ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

(Daytime & 1 Evening Spot Available)

All Ages (8+), Individuals, Couples, and Families

Fully Licensed: LCSW

Rate: $185(Indiv)-$195(Couples/Family)/ (53 min session), although she works on a self-pay basis, she is able to provide documentation for clients to submit for out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance provider. (Works with individuals ages 8+)
— El costo por sesión es $ 185 por terapia individual de 53 minutos, $195 por parejas (60 min) y terapia familiar; tengo espacio limitado para terapia a bajo costo.
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Therapist & Director of Operations

Biografía en Español abajo – Therapy offerings in English & Spanish

María José Sotomayor-Giacomucci, MSS, LCSW (she/her/ella). I am a native Spanish-speaking therapist with extensive experience working with individuals and communities impacted by trauma, grief, loss, and ambiguity. I have supported clients navigating complex life circumstances, including immigration-related stressors, legal system involvement, detention, and incarceration. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, and I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and ally.

I have completed advanced training in trauma therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Services (equivalent to Social Work) with a clinical concentration from Bryn Mawr College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communications from Neumann University.

I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing grief and loss in all its forms, including ambiguous loss and non-death losses. My clinical work often focuses on trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I have years of experience working with immigrant and refugee communities, community organizers, and activists. When appropriate, I integrate somatic and expressive approaches into the therapeutic process.

My approach is grounded in deep respect for each person’s dignity and lived experience. I strive to create a non-judgmental, compassionate space where your story is honored and held with care.

At the Phoenix Center, I facilitate two ongoing therapy groups:

María José is our designated staff for Continued Education (CE’s) and practice operations. Do not hesitate to contact her about CE events, billing and policies.

What to expect when working with me during couples therapy?

We will schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to learn about what brings you and your partner to couples therapy. I will explain more about how I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples. We will schedule our first intake session together as a couple to learn more about your history together.

Session 3-4 I will ask each partner to meet with me individually. Then we will continue to meet together to assess your goals, needs in the relationship, identify cycles that keep reoccurring and learn how to connect with each other in a non-judgmental way. My goal as a couple’s therapist is to always help you slow down and highlight patterns and processes that impact your relationship. I am also doing the same with how you support one another and strengthen the relationship.

What to expect when working with me in family therapy?

We will schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to learn about what brings you seek family therapy. We will schedule our first family intake session to learn more about your history, goals and identify cycles that keep reoccurring. Everyone in the family will have the opportunity to speak and be welcomed into family therapy. I will help you slow down, notice reoccurring cycles that impact relationships within the family system, strengths, and growth.

For Immigrant & Spanish-Speaking Communities

I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapist with years of experience supporting immigrants, refugees, and mixed-status families. I understand the emotional toll of displacement, family separation, uncertainty with the legal system, detention, and the long-lasting effects of systemic trauma. I work with clients experiencing grief, fear, identity struggles, and the stress of navigating life between cultures.

My approach is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for your resilience and lived experience. I offer therapy in Spanish and English and strive to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and safe.

For Grief, Loss & Ambiguous Loss

Grief is not limited to death. I specialize in working with individuals and families experiencing grief and loss in all forms, including ambiguous loss, migration-related loss, relationship endings, estrangement, identity shifts, and life transitions. These losses can feel confusing, isolating, and hard to name.

In therapy, we gently explore your experience at your own pace, honoring the complexity of your emotions while building meaning, connection, and resilience. I integrate trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR and expressive modalities when helpful.

María José Sotomayor-Giacomucci

Hola mi nombre es María José Sotomayor-Giacomucci (uso el pronombre: ella). Mi primer idioma es español. Tengo experiencia trabajando con comunidades que han paso por trauma, pérdidas y duelo, pérdida ambigua, incertidumbres con el sistema legal, detención y encarcelamiento. Me gusta trabajar con niños de 8+, adolescentes, adultos, familias y parejas. Yo una terapeuta aliada (ally) y de afirmación con la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Para mi es muy importante respetar la dignidad de cada persona, y honorar sus historias sin prejuicios.

Obtuve mi maestría en Servicios Sociales (equivalente a Trabajo Social) con una concentración clínica en la universidad de Bryn Mawr College y obtuve mi título universitario en Psicología y una concentración en Comunicaciones en la Universidad de Neumann. Me especializo en trabajar con niños mayores de 8 años, adolescentes, adultos, familias y parejas. Tengo años de experiencia trabajando con comunidades inmigrantes y refugiados y activistas comunitarios. También me especializo en temas de trauma, justicia educativa, pérdida y duelo, depresión y ansiedad, posparto, inmigración, relaciones y transiciones de vida.

En el Phoenix Center, utilizo mis habilidades clínicas liderando un grupo de apoyo para adultos sobre el duelo. Mas información aquí.

El costo por sesión es $ 165 por terapia individual de 53 minutos, $175 por parejas (60 min) y terapia familiar; tengo espacio limitado para terapia a bajo costo.

Comuníquese con María José por correo maria@phoenixtraumacenter.com o llame a nuestra línea principal al 484-440-9416

María José  is available for consultation and trainings on the following special topics:

  • Grief and loss workshops for groups, schools & organizations
  • How to support immigrant families in schools and organizations,
  • Access to college for undocumented students, and
  • Support groups for immigrants, undocumented students, and young adults and community activists.
  • Mental Health of Latinx communities

Please contact her directly for training and consultation fees.