- CBT focused
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Goal oriented support
About Maria
Maria uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people sort out what matters most. She often works on building coping skills for life changes and managing compassion fatigue from demanding roles. Sessions are a place to talk through problems and try small, manageable steps forward.
Her work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and behavior. She helps people notice patterns and test new ways of thinking that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. That practical focus makes goals feel more achievable.
Maria also brings attention to relationship and family-related stress without making assumptions about family roles. She supports people dealing with forgiveness, self-love, sexuality questions, social anxiety, women’s issues, and challenges common to young adults. Those topics are discussed in simple, respectful language.
Conversations are conducted in English and Spanish for people in Florida. The therapist aims to make sessions useful and easy to understand, with clear next steps and tools people can use between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How CBT and focused sessions work online
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, social phobia, workplace stress, and managing everyday worries. It emphasizes concrete exercises and simple experiments to change behavior and mood.Sessions center on clear goals and practical steps. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs and preferences, adjusting as those needs change. Finding the right approach is treated as a shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people use tools and worksheets together during a meeting to practice skills in real time.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Maria helps with self-esteem, stress, anxiety, career and workplace issues, relationship and family stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus topics like forgiveness and self-love.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical. Conversations focus on goals, clear strategies, and small steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW license in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.