Meet Your Therapist.

Maria Terneus, LCSW, PMH-C

Hi, I'm Maria (she/her). Girl mom. Coffee non-negotiable. Happiest on a run or my yoga mat, and mostly a high functioning eldest daughter who knows the assignment.

NC License: C017431 | FL License: SW20575

How I work

I believe healing happens when you finally feel safe enough to stop performing. I blend EMDR and Internal Family Systems with a warm, collaborative approach, because you are not a diagnosis, you're a whole person with a nervous system that's been trying to tell you something for a long time.

TL;DR: We're going to get to the root, not just manage the symptom.

Who I see

I work with women who have spent years being the strong one, the easy one, the one everyone leans on, especially when that shows up as complex trauma, and/or reproductive issues.

I specialize in supporting women healing from shame and self-worth wounds that often show up as functional burnout, mom rage, perinatal mood disorders and other reproductive challenges.

We might work well together if…

You want a therapist who's direct but warm, who'll challenge you gently instead of just nodding along, and who actually understands the weight of being the one everyone counts on, because I've lived some version of that too.

I strive to foster an environment that embodies safety and calm, where you know you can show up exactly as you are and finally exhale.

A bit about me personally

When I'm not in session, I'm chasing my daughter around, on a run, in the middle of my current novel, or on my yoga mat.

I earned my MSW from Barry University in 2019 after spending five years living in Haiti supporting female survivors of complex trauma and abuse.

My advanced training includes being EMDR certified, IFS parts work informed, and proficient in attachment-focused work and somatic interventions, but more than any certification, I show up as someone who genuinely sees you.

What People Are Saying

  • LA

    “I cannot begin to say how AMAZING Maria is. She is truly one of a kind! I look forward to my sessions with her every week because she has been such a constant source of support and comfort in my life. She has helped me through so many different eras, always meeting me exactly where I am with so much compassion and understanding. I always leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace. Her insight, kindness, and ability to guide me through challenges have truly changed the way I see myself and the world. I’m endlessly grateful for her and all that she does. Maria is simply the best, and I could not recommend someone more!”

  • EN

    “I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Maria. She’s not only skilled and knowledgeable, but she truly believes in me and my ability to heal. I always feel seen, heard, and accepted in our sessions. Through parts work and EMDR, she helps me go deep while also giving me practical tools to build resilience and confidence. I leave every session feeling lighter, stronger, and more connected to myself. I would wholeheartedly recommend Maria to anyone who is ready to heal and grow.”

  • AG

    “After session with Maria I feel mentally lighter Things connect and I am able to think about things more deeply and in ways I never have before.”

  • CW

    “I have been in therapy for years and have seen many different clinicians, but no one has helped me progress as rapidly as I have since working with Maria over the last year.”

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