You are in the right place. I can help you.
Hi, Maria Arellano, LMFT.
Hi, my name is Maria, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
My path to this work is deeply personal. Born in Mexico and raised right here in the Inland Empire—growing up in Chino and graduating from Don Lugo High School—I learned early on what it means to navigate major life transitions, build resilience, and balance different worlds.
I bring that lived experience, along with over a decade of clinical work in behavioral health, to my practice. Having served in a wide variety of settings—including acute crisis facilities, community mental health agencies, residential treatment centers, and private practice—I understand the full spectrum of deep healing.
Because I believe you deserve more than just passive talk therapy, I have invested heavily in advanced, gold-standard modalities designed to heal trauma and relationship wounds efficiently. I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist and am specially trained in Sex Therapy.
Whether you are an individual working through heavy anxiety, an overthinker battling a loud inner critic, or a couple navigating the raw aftermath of relationship issues and intimacy blocks, I am passionate about helping you break free from old patterns and step into deep, lasting relief.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Deciding to invest in yourself or your relationship is a massive step, and finding the right relational fit matters. That’s why I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a great match before you book.
Clarity Connections Counseling Services is a private-pay practice. We accept HSA/FSA cards and gladly provide monthly Superbills for out-of-network PPO reimbursement.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, but my goal is to strip away that anxiety right from the start. During our first session, we will look at your background history and, together, build a clear, personalized roadmap highlighting your exact goals.
In our follow-up sessions, we will actively work on this roadmap until you get to where you want to be. At the end of each session, we will collaborate on small, meaningful actions for you to try during the week to help you stay accountable to your own growth.
If a weekly action item doesn't get met, there is zero judgment or stress. In fact, that is often where the real magic happens. Gently exploring the barriers that got in your way during the week is usually the exact key to understanding what is holding you back in other areas of your life.
My therapeutic approach is dynamic and collaborative, tailored completely to meet you exactly where you are, while actively helping you get to where you want to go. You do not have to carry this alone. I am here to fully support you on your journey to healing.
My approach to Counseling
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BA in Psychology from The University of California, Riverside.
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Masters in Psychology with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling from University of the West.
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EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist.
Trained in Sex Therapy from the Buehler Institute an ASSECT approved Provider.
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT99474