Maria Paredes
PhD, LCMHCS, CEDS-S, ADHD-CCSP • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
About
Maria Paredes, PhD, LCMHCS, CEDS-S, ADHD-CCSP, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and owner of Three Birds Counseling. She specializes in helping individuals make peace with food and their bodies and supports infertility and pregnancy loss, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.
With over two decades of experience in mental health and education and a doctoral degree from UNC Greensboro, she is trained in Animal-Assisted Therapy, DBT, ACT, Brainspotting, and EMDR. She integrates CBT, Gestalt, narrative, developmental, existential, and systemic approaches within a Relational Cultural Therapy framework.
A recovered individual, Dr. Paredes offers weight-inclusive, fat-positive care that encourages intuitive eating and authentic connection. She creates a safe, nurturing space to help clients reclaim their voice and build resilience.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Science in School Counseling
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Counselor Education
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
- ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider
- Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Infertility
- Pregnancy; Prenatal; Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Trauma
State Licenses
- North Carolina
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
Compliance
- HIPAA Compliant
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Locations
Three Birds Counseling - Greensboro Office
1175 Revolution Mill Dr, 29 3
Greensboro, NC 27405