About Empowered Woman
Your story matters. And your story isn’t finished.
At Empowered Woman, we believe you don’t have to navigate life’s transitions alone. We are a mental health and wellness practice dedicated to helping people feel empowered, supported, and heard through life’s changes, challenges, and new beginnings.
Our story
Empowered Woman started with finding my own voice.
Empowered Woman began with my own story.
Growing up as a young Latina and experiencing life as an undocumented person, I learned what it could feel like to be unheard or feel like you don’t have a voice. I also grew up in a home impacted by alcohol abuse and domestic violence.
But my story didn’t end there.
In college, I found support and encouragement that helped me recognize the strength in my own voice. That experience eventually led me to become a mental health counselor and showed me how powerful it can be to have someone in your corner.
In 2020, I created Empowered Woman to build that kind of space for others — a place where people can feel heard, supported, and empowered to find or strengthen their own voice.
Today, Empowered Woman is a growing team of clinicians who bring different experiences, backgrounds, and specialties to our work.
What connects us is the belief that everyone deserves to feel empowered, supported, and heard.
— Maria Bedoya, LMHC-QS
Founder, Empowered Woman
Our approach
We believe your story is still being written.
Our work is influenced by narrative therapy and the belief that our experiences are part of our story, but they don’t have to define who we are or where we’re going.
Therapy can give you space to explore what you’ve experienced, understand patterns, heal, and create new meaning around the things you’ve lived through.
Sometimes you need to work through something painful. Sometimes you need help understanding the “why.” And sometimes you simply need someone in your corner while you figure out what’s next.
You don’t have to erase your story. You can change what it means to you.
Meet the people behind Empowered Woman
Different experiences. Different specialties. One shared goal.
We don’t believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. Our team brings different perspectives and areas of expertise, allowing us to help connect you with the therapist who may be the right fit for you.
Maria Bedoya, LMHC-QS
Founder | Teens & Adults | Life Transitions
Maria helps clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and the moments in life when you find yourself asking, “What now?”
Crystal Miller, LMHC
Virtual Therapy | Adults | Stress & Anxiety
Crystal provides a safe, supportive space for adults navigating stress, anxiety, life challenges, and personal growth.
Beatriz Orihuela, RMHCI
Teens & Young Adults | Anxiety & Relationships
Beatriz supports teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundaries, and the transitions of growing into adulthood.
Samantha Weinstein, RMHCI
LGBTQ+ | Addiction & Recovery | Adults
Samantha works with individuals navigating addiction, recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and other life challenges.
Jen Elena Reed, M.S., RMHCI
Teens & Adults | Postpartum | Art Therapy
Jen Elena works with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, postpartum experiences, and life transitions, incorporating creative approaches when helpful.
Finding your fit
Not sure which therapist is right for you?
That’s okay. You don’t have to figure that part out alone.
Amanda Thompson, our Intake Coordinator, will learn more about what you’re looking for and help connect you with the clinician we believe may be the best fit.
Empowerment · Engagement · Education
Three ways we support your wellbeing
I
Empowerment
Through individual, couples, and group therapy, we help you understand yourself, navigate challenges, and work toward the goals that matter to you.
II
Engagement
We connect with our community through events, partnerships, wellness presentations, and resources that extend support beyond the therapy room.
III
Education
Our workshops and trainings provide practical mental health information and tools for individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
Insurance & Self-Pay
We accept insurance and also offer self-pay options.
Our philosophy
Therapy is a little like having a personal trainer for your mental wellness.
We all walk into a gym with different goals. Some people know exactly where to start, while others benefit from someone beside them offering guidance, encouragement, and accountability. Therapy can be the same way.
You don’t have to be in crisis or know exactly what’s wrong. Sometimes you just need someone to help you identify your goals, understand what’s getting in the way, and keep showing up for yourself. The work is yours. We’re here to support you along the way.
Empowered. Supported. Heard.
Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, managing anxiety, working through relationship concerns, or simply know that something needs to change, we’re here to help.