- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- CBT techniques
About Maria
Maria Farraye-Biggs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Maria draws on a mix of practical approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. She may also include psychodynamic and solution-focused methods depending on the issue presented.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. She emphasizes building rapport and trust before moving into deeper work. She will listen, ask direct questions, and offer reflections that help clarify patterns and next steps.
Maria speaks from lived experience as well as professional practice. She has navigated medical challenges, immigrant family dynamics, and parenting a child with ADHD. Those experiences inform how she talks about coping strategies and realistic goals.
Practical matters are part of her approach. She includes psychoeducation when useful and focuses on strengthening existing skills. Sessions aim to identify clear goals and small, achievable changes that fit into everyday life.
To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. She does not accept international clients.
How EFT and related approaches work for online sessions
Maria often combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy. EFT focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the patterns they create in relationships and personal reactions; it can help when emotions are intense or hard to put into words. Client-centered work prioritizes the person’s experience, offering listening and reflection to help clarify goals and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior and offers practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She uses the first sessions to understand what is most pressing and to adjust techniques as progress unfolds.
The therapist biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for focused check-ins during a break at work or between other responsibilities. Some methods, like CBT skills training or EFT emotion-focused interventions, translate well to virtual meetings and can be practiced between sessions to reinforce changes.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, listening-based approach that blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including private practice management.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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