Maria A. Jacques is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in the field of mental health for over 35 years helping individuals, couples, and families. She has certifications in the areas of addictions including the National and State certification for Compulsive Gambling. She is certified as a hypnotherapist and Stress Management Consultant and has been trained in Emotionally Focused couple work as well as the Gottman approach to helping couples. She was born in Bogota, Colombia, and lives and has a private practice in Miami, Florida.