Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Therapist Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Written By Elizabeth Harris

Since the Wellness: Rebranded Podcast is quickly growing, the healing trio, Tara, Elizabeth and Maria are taking a moment to reintroduce themselves! Tune in to learn more about Maria, her background, and the knowledge that she brings to the podcast. 

Maria Winters LCPC, NCC is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Maryland and a National Certified Counselor with more than 18 years of experience providing support to adults and adolescents. With a passion for teaching others and opening conversations about mental health, she strives to make emotional wellness and mental health something that everyone appreciates and prioritizes.

In this episode:

  • What is mental health REALLY — busting common preconceptions 

  • Learn the #1 lesson Maria learned about mental health from working in a psychiatric emergency room… and how it can help you.

  • Is mental compartmentalization helpful or unhelpful?

  • A chat about work from home boundaries—and how they may impact emotional attunement

  • 2 truths and a lie— you won’t believe the secret Maria’s been keeping from us!

  • Plus, learn more about how you can work with Maria!!


Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Thanks for listening - if you feel so inclined, we’d really appreciate a 5-star rating and review on Apple podcasts so that others may discover this show…

Let’s rebrand wellness together!

Elizabeth, Tara & Maria

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Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

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Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com


Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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