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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT methods
About Maria
Maria Gonzalez, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), holds a Florida LMHC license and has 15 years of practice experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem, and depression. She also focuses on obsessions, compulsions, and phobias. Maria conducts therapy in English and Spanish.
Her style centers on listening and practical conversation. She uses what clients say to shape the work together. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps that the client and therapist agree on. Techniques come from several approaches Maria uses, chosen to fit each concern.
Maria draws on client-centered methods to make the client perspective the starting point for care. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Over 15 years she has worked with people facing loss, trauma, and chronic anxiety. That experience informs how she structures short-term goals and longer-term plans. The practice notes motivation and self-esteem work alongside symptom reduction.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Scheduling and enrollment use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and an initial appointment is scheduled via the site.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective and priorities. It involves listening closely and letting the client's goals guide the conversation. This approach can help when someone needs a space to sort out feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and phobias through practical strategies and homework exercises.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress. It is useful when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are key goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and collaborate on which methods to emphasize. The chosen approach can shift as treatment progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these options to match scheduling and practical needs without changing the core therapeutic methods.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem, and depression, and also focuses on obsessions, compulsions, and phobias.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes listening and practical conversation, using client input to shape goals and treatment steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and therapy.
What credentials does she hold and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Complete the short matching questionnaire on the site, then schedule a first session using the provided scheduling tools.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.