Finally Secure

Maria Vogel, LMFT, has nine years of clinical practice experience. As a Gottman-trained couples therapist, Maria specializes in working with couples and individuals with relational trauma. With 15 years of mindfulness and meditation experience, Maria teaches clients concrete skills to handle hard moments. Her practice consists of many LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent folks, and people struggling with chronic illness. In 2024, Maria founded Bhumi Marriage and Family Therapy Center, a group practice utilizing mindfulness-based therapy. The idea for Bhumi was born from Maria’s time studying Tibetan Buddhism under His Holiness the 17th Karmapa in Sidhpur, India, in 2011. After finishing her master’s degree in psychology, Maria felt compelled to combine her understanding of Western psychology with her appreciation of Buddhism. His Holiness gifted a name for the organization in 2015. Bhumi’s mission is to help people from all walks of life manage stress, soothe anxiety, and build intentional lives. When she’s not seeing clients, Maria is exploring nature, cooking, and creating art with friends. Her therapy cat, Sugarplum, attends all sessions (virtually). Bhumi is located in the Bay Area and is open to new clients anywhere in California. For more resources related to Bhumi and Maria’s practice, check out bhumitherapycenter.com.