Clinician

Maria A. Fernandez

MSW, LSW

  • Serves Children, Youth & Families
  • Bilingual (English, Spanish)

“I am dedicated to creating a supportive, compassionate space where children, families, and people from all backgrounds feel understood. My commitment is to culturally sensitive, client-centered care.”

I am an MSW graduate passionate about mental health and medical social work, with a strong interest in providing therapy, school-based counseling, and working within child study teams to support children and families. Bilingual, hardworking, and dedicated, I strive to create a supportive and compassionate environment for diverse populations. I bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to culturally sensitive, client-centered care.

As a bilingual social worker, I provide individual supportive counseling to young people navigating social-emotional challenges, helping them build coping skills, emotional resilience, and healthy behavioral regulation. I also draw on crisis intervention and psychoeducation, connecting individuals and families with the resources they need. I value culturally responsive communication and partner closely with families through resource referrals.

I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in New Jersey, with my license in active status. I am committed to culturally sensitive, client-centered care for diverse populations, and I am here to help you take the first step.

Education & Training Details

  • Master of Social Work (MSW), Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. Concentration: Children, Youth, and Families
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ. Minor: Sociology. Dean’s List

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW), New Jersey. Active status.

Disorders and Conditions Treated

  • Social-emotional challenges
  • Behavioral regulation difficulties
  • Coping and emotional resilience
  • Crisis situations (crisis intervention)
  • Family support (working with children and families)

Insurances We Accept

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Fidelis
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon BCBS NJ
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Oscar
  • WellCare

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