
Maritza Garza-Hogue
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
"Curiosity meets compassion: therapy for busy lives, messy feelings, and daring personal growth."
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I provide a welcoming, safe space for people of all backgrounds and identities. My approach is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and culturally attuned, with a focus on exploring and supporting your journey of identity formation. I often work with clients navigating self-acceptance, childhood trauma, life transitions, burnout, and the pressures of high expectations. Many of my clients struggle with getting adequate rest and cultivating self-empowerment. Together, we’ll use curiosity as a guiding tool—gently exploring patterns, beliefs, and experiences that shape who you are—while also learning practical skills to manage stress and emotions. Drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you deepen self-awareness, strengthen healthy boundaries, and cultivate a sense of empowerment to thrive as your authentic self. You’re welcome here exactly as you are, and your growth and self-discovery are at the heart of our work together.
Practice hours (MST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Neurodivergent people
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Cigna – Arizona
- Optum – Arizona
- United HealthCare – Arizona
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
AZBBHE
17010, Arizona
Education
New York University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2012