- Grief and loss
- LGBT support
- Stress and anxiety
About Maria
She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. She also supports questions about sexuality and the needs of people in the LGBT community. Maria works with those affected by HIV/AIDS and with people navigating relationship or intimacy-related issues.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her and on practical strengths people already have. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen deeply and build shared goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thought and try new behaviors.
Maria trained at Case Western Reserve University where she completed a Master’s degree in social administration. Her earlier studies include a bachelor’s degree at Cleveland State University and an associate degree in liberal arts. Her background includes roles at the Cleveland LGBT Community Center, Recovery Resources, and Care Alliance.
She currently works full time as a hospice social worker in the Atlanta area, focusing on emotional support for families at the end of life. If you want straightforward help sorting feelings and making practical changes, she offers a calm, accepting space to start that work.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Georgia
Languages
English
Approaches and what online work can look like
Maria uses Client-Centered Therapy to offer a listening, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and practical help sorting emotions and priorities.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that respond well to step-by-step changes in thought and behavior.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a mix of listening-focused sessions, practical CBT work, or mindfulness practices to see what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Maria help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, HIV/AIDS, sexuality, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Maria uses a client-centered, strengths-based style focused on listening and setting clear goals. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral and mindfulness ideas to practice new ways of thinking and coping.
What relevant background does she bring?
She has seven years of experience and has worked in community centers, HIV linkage programs, and behavioral health services serving people without stable housing. She currently works in hospice social work in the Atlanta area.
Which credentials and region are listed for Maria?
Her listed credentials are LISW, LCSW, and CSW with licensure noted in Ohio (LISW) and Georgia (LCSW). She practices from Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.