Magdalena Vazquez-Lizardi, AMFT Under Supervision of Milia Mahfoud Staggs, LMFT

Accepting In-Person Clients Hi, I’m Magdalena, though I go by Maggie! I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in School-Based Family Counseling from Cal State LA and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling. My background includes supporting children and families in school settings through individual and group counseling, social-emotional support, and parent guidance. I work especially well with imaginative, sensitive, and creative children, as well as young adults who are discovering who they are and finding their own way. When working with children, I use play therapy and creative activities to help them communicate in ways that feel natural and comfortable. Children do not always have the words to explain what they are experiencing, so play, art, storytelling, imagination, and movement can offer meaningful ways to express emotions, explore challenges, and make sense of their world. Through play, children can practice problem-solving, build confidence, develop coping skills, and discover healthier ways to respond to difficult feelings and experiences. I create a warm, accepting space where each child can feel understood and free to be fully themselves. I support children and young adults experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem concerns, school or work stress, relationship difficulties, and feelings of being stuck or uncertain about what matters to them. Together, we can explore values and goals, better understand patterns shaped by early family relationships, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Services: Individual therapy Child therapy Teen therapy Family therapy Specializations: Anxiety Child Depression Childhood Trauma Separational Anxiety OCD ADHD Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) School Stress Low Motivation Family Communication Difficulties Social Development Issues Emotional Outbursts Co-Parenting Codependency Depression Divorce Family Conflict Self Esteem Clinical Approaches & Areas of Expertise: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Play Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy Art Therapy IFS Therapy Strength-based support Education California State University, Los Angeles MS, Counseling, School-Based-Family Counseling (MFT, PPS, CWA), May 2025 California State University, Los Angeles BA, Psychology, Dec. 2019, Dean’s List, 2018 & 2019 License Number: 155794 Licensing AMFT Hobbies: Outside of therapy, you can usually find me playing tennis, cooking, making pasta from scratch, or searching for a one-of-a-kind thrift store find.