- LMHC with 13 years
- English and Spanish
- Practical tools and work
About Maria
She commonly helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career-related struggles. She also supports those coping with addiction and codependency, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and attention-related challenges. Maria offers services in English and Spanish in Florida.
Maria’s style blends practical tools and direct collaboration. She leans on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thought patterns and shift behaviors. Clients should expect discussion, actionable exercises, and follow-up work between sessions.
Work with her usually includes regular conversations plus messaging and simple “assignments” to track progress. This approach is meant to help people spot patterns in thinking and feeling, then try new responses in daily life.
Maria also draws on attachment-informed ideas and client-centered listening to build understanding around relationships and intimacy. She can include spiritual reflection when a client wants that as part of personal growth and meaning.
To begin, visitors choose the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription model used for sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Maria uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that lead to upsetting feelings or unhelpful behaviors. This method often includes practical exercises and homework to try new ways of thinking and acting in daily life.She also incorporates attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. This helps people understand intimacy, communication, and patterns that repeat in partnerships and family interactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then recommend a way forward. That plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most in regular sessions and between-session activities.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate keeping momentum through messaging and assigned exercises between sessions to support steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, addictions, and many family related struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and direct, with practical exercises and messaging between sessions to support progress.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience as a therapist and combines compassion with straightforward guidance in clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.