Maraya Pena, MA, MFT-Intern

One Percent Counseling, LLC was inspired by the belief that life doesn’t have to feel rushed or perfectly figured out. Instead, we honor the flexibility of moving one percent at a time—learning to work at our own pace, appreciating intentional progress, and restoring our capacity as we grow. As a person-centered therapist, sessions are prioritized to create a space of genuine empathy and understanding meeting each client exactly where the are in their journey. Diverse approaches are integrated ranging from narrative techniques to reshape personal stories, SFBT to highlight strengths or successes, EFT to explore emotional experiences, and somatic based practices to support body-based awareness and regulation. I work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed by daily stress, moving through life on autopilot, experiencing self-loss, or noticing a growing disconnect from their own needs and emotions. I support clients who are often trying to navigate responsibilities while quietly wondering why everything feels so heavy. I focus on rebuilding a sense of inner steadiness and help explore a manageable sense of calm and reconnection. Our life experiences, relationships, and hardships may have some impact on who we are, but I believe that we can work to be empowered within ourselves to create a new narrative for our future.