- Person-centered care
- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
About Maria
Maria earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and an Education Specialist degree in Educational and Counseling Psychology. She has worked with adults and adolescents across a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction and recovery, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and career issues.
Sessions are shaped around each person's goals. Maria uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes strengths, resilience, and self-determination. She adapts methods to fit what each person needs, combining straightforward, goal-focused work with reflection and wellbeing strategies.
Practical exercises and short worksheets may be used to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Conversations can range from gentle processing to active problem solving, depending on what someone wants and needs that week.
Maria aims to help people build confidence in decision making and cope with life’s changes. She encourages a collaborative process where the client helps set the direction and pace of work. When someone is ready to take the next step, she offers guided support to help them toward clearer choices and better daily functioning.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.