Maggie graduated from the University of Missouri in 2014 with her undergraduate degree in Psychology and minors in Social Justice, French, and Multicultural Studies. Maggie then graduated from Stephens College in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Counseling. She is completing her supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist under Kate Weir.
To book an appointment with Maggie please email hello@reclaimme.org or call 573.825.4056
Maggie has worked with children and families in a variety of different settings. During college, Maggie completed research in a Child Psychology Lab, with a focus on childhood anxiety and depression. Maggie has also worked with the Jumpstart program, working with preschool aged children from low-income backgrounds to improve literacy skills. Leading into work with the Moving Ahead Youth Program through the Youth Community Coalition. Here, Maggie worked as a tutor for children and focused on encouraging healthy choices and promoting education to help prevent substance abuse in children. Since opening her practice in 2018, Maggie has worked with children, teens, and young adults, planning several groups that focused on mindfulness/ yoga, anxiety, and processing trauma.
Currently, Maggie is the owner of Maggie Gonzales Counseling, LLC. Maggie provides individual therapy for children and teens. Maggie provides an open and compassionate approach to create a safe space to explore each individual’s unique experience. Exploring how they seek to heal, shift, release, and navigate their emotional and mental wellness. Maggie has a background in anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjusting to changing life events. In working with children, Maggie incorporates play therapy techniques to help children express themselves and process. She is person-centered in her work and incorporates mindfulness and meditation into her counseling. Maggie supports a holistic approach to counseling, looking at multiple factors that may be contributing to the present situation.
In her spare time, Maggie enjoys yoga, keeping active outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Maggie loves to travel and experience different cultures. Animals are an essential part of her life!
For play therapy certification, Maggie works under the supervision of Kate Weir, EdS, LPC-S, RPT-S, Missouri License #2011039650.
To book an appointment with Maggie please email hello@reclaimme.org or call 573.825.4056
We forward to connecting with you!
