Maria Tenuta, RN, BSN, MSW Student Intern*

First 30 Therapists
Written By Melissa Blanchard

About Maria

Maria aspires to provide holistic care that considers each individual as a whole person, integrating mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Maria values building empathetic therapeutic relationships in which her clients are equal participants in their own growth journeys. While utilizing an accepting approach, she recognizes that each person is capable of creating meaningful change in their lives. Within the process of change, she acknowledges that it may come with moments of suffering and self-doubt. Maria creates a safe place to process those moments of suffering, as well as other thoughts, emotions, and life events through a foundation of support.


Contact Maria: 616-773-2908 ext 125

EMAIL: maria.tenuta@ihcwestmichigan.com

*Supervised by a Licensed Masters Social Worker

Education

  • University of Detroit Mercy, Bachelor in the Science of Nursing

  • Grand Valley State University, Master of Social Work (April 2026)

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Mindfulness-Based Techniques

  • Person-Centered approaches

Treatment Interests

  • Adolescents and Adults

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Health Anxiety

  • LGBTQ+

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Perinatal Mental Health

  • Postpartum Depression and OCD

  • Self-Esteem and Self-Worth

  • Trauma

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