- Thoughts and habits
- Skills for managing stress
- Work with mood and addiction
About Maria
Her day-to-day work is straightforward and practical. She uses an integrative style that draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions often involve talking through what’s happening now, identifying unhelpful thought patterns, and practicing new ways of handling tough moments.
Maria emphasizes that each person knows their life best. She helps people identify strengths, build confidence, and change beliefs that get in the way. She also assists with skill building for emotion regulation, coping with co-occurring issues, and managing addiction-related challenges.
Her background includes working with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, immigration stressors, identity questions, and trauma. She has experience with the LGBT community and with minority and immigrant populations.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where the therapist listens first and then offers clear tools. Maria aims to help people make steady, usable changes that fit their everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How Maria’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and priorities, with the therapist offering listening, empathy, and support to help people find their own path. This approach is useful for matters like self-esteem, identity questions, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It includes practical exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking, which can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep returning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on how well they match the client's needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and make scheduling around work or family simpler. If you want to confirm which session formats are available, check the booking details before scheduling so you know how sessions will be delivered.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma, and related challenges like low self-esteem and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative approach blending Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to help people change thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has five years of experience working in the mental health field with adults and couples across a range of issues.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.