Welcome to your safe space!
I believe everyone deserves a place where they can pause, breathe, and feel supported. My hope is that Hidden Oasis Counseling becomes that place—a space where healing begins, hope is restored, and you never have to walk your journey alone.
Bienvenido a tu lugar seguro!
Creo que todas las personas merecen un lugar donde puedan hacer una pausa, respirar, y sentirse apoyadas. Mi deseo es que este espacio sea tu Oasis Escondido donde comienza la sanacion y se renueva la esperanza. Aqui nunca tienes que recorrer tu camino a solas.
Who we are
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Healing begins with safety.
At Hidden Oasis Counseling, we believe counseling is about more than addressing symptoms—it's about creating a relationship built on trust, compassion, and understanding.
We recognize that every person's experiences are different, which is why we take time to understand your story before developing an approach that reflects your unique needs and goals. Healing is never rushed, and there is no single path forward. Instead, we work alongside you, honoring your pace while providing practical tools, encouragement, and evidence-based care that supports lasting change.
Our hope is that every person who walks through our doors leaves feeling heard, valued, and empowered to continue their journey with greater confidence.
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Empowering healing through compassionate care.
At Hidden Oasis Counseling, our mission is to provide compassionate, ethical, and culturally responsive mental health services that empower adolescents and adults to heal, grow, and thrive.
We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and equipped with the tools needed to achieve emotional well-being. Through quality counseling, clinical supervision, and professional consultation, we strive to strengthen individuals, support future counselors, and positively impact the communities we serve.
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Creating a community where healing is accessible.
Our vision is to be a trusted and inclusive counseling practice that inspires hope, fosters resilience, and promotes lasting emotional wellness throughout our community.
We aspire to cultivate a place where healing is accessible, counselors are supported in their professional growth, and ethical excellence remains at the heart of every service we provide.
As Hidden Oasis Counseling grows, our commitment will remain the same: to create a safe place where individuals, families, professionals, and communities can flourish.
Meet the Founder
Welcome! I’m Maricela Giner-Nevarez, LPC-S, founder of Hidden Oasis Counseling.
With more than 10 years of experience as a mental health professional, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals and families across a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment environments. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges.
Throughout my career, I have held various clinical leadership roles, providing oversight and guidance across programs serving children, adolescents, and adults. These experiences have allowed me to support clinical operations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality mental health services. Through these leadership experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of the importance of accessible, ethical, compassionate, and client-centered care.
In addition to my clinical and leadership experience, I have spent four years teaching Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). I also provide clinical supervision to LPC Associates, supporting developing counselors as they grow their skills, confidence, and professional identity.
I have experience providing consultation on complex clinical cases, including situations involving challenging ethical dilemmas. Through consultation, I support mental health professionals in thoughtfully navigating complex clinical situations, considering ethical responsibilities, and making informed decisions that prioritize client welfare and professional standards.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and incorporate evidence-based approaches into my work to help clients process difficult experiences, develop effective coping skills, and move toward healing and meaningful change.
At Hidden Oasis Counseling, I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, respected, understood, and empowered. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, recognizing that every individual brings their own unique experiences, strengths, and goals to the therapeutic process. Whether you are working through trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, or simply navigating a difficult season of life, you do not have to face it alone. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can pause, heal, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and hope.
This is your space to be heard, understood, and supported.
Rooted in compassion
Trauma-Informed
Culturally Responsive
Evidence-Based
Community Focused
Our approach
Healing begins with understanding.
Every person's story is different, which is why every counseling experience is unique.
Find your oasis
Healing begins by creating a safe place to pause, breathe, and feel supported.
Understand your story
We'll take time to understand your experiences, strengths, relationships, and goals before creating a path forward together.
Heal with purpose
Using compassionate, evidence-based care, we'll work together to build resilience, strengthen emotional wellness, and create meaningful change.
Grow with confidence
Healing isn't about becoming someone different—it's about rediscovering yourself with greater confidence, balance, and hope.