- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships
- Career support
About Maria
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions are shaped around the person's goals and preferences. Maria listens first, then helps create a plan that fits each person’s needs and pace.
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. These methods support behavior change, emotional understanding, and clearer communication in relationships.
Maria has worked with people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, and mood disorders. She also helps with parenting stress, anger, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues. Practical skills and short-term strategies are balanced with attention to deeper patterns and family of origin themes.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Maria emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping people build confidence and motivation. Prospective clients pick a Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How key therapy approaches are used in online work
Maria uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction in a career or life transition.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that fuel worry or low mood, then practices concrete skills to shift those patterns. CBT often helps with sleep problems, depression, and anxiety by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is applied when relationship or intimacy issues are central. EFT helps people understand and express underlying emotions and improves communication between partners or in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time. That collaborative process helps ensure the sessions match what the person wants to achieve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available session types and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maria help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Other focuses include relationship and communication problems, career concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, and sleep issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is collaborative and person-centered. Maria listens first, then tailors dialog and plans to each person’s needs using practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 12 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions conducted?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. The therapist will provide details when scheduling.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.