Maria Lentzou

Maria Lentzou is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California, originally from Greece. Before opening her private practice, where she works primarily with children and families, Maria worked in schools and educational programs across cultures. While living in Argentina, she co-led an addiction prevention program through storytelling in schools—an experience that sparked the creation of MarlaGran: The Girl Who Wants to Live Creatively, first written in Spanish.

Her work blends creativity, emotional healing, and play, rooted in a deep belief in the transformative power of the Expressive Arts. MarlaGran was born from her love for the curious, authentic spirit of children—and the child within us all. Through MarlaGran’s magical world, Maria invites readers to reconnect with their imagination and create from the heart.