- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Gonzalez is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - LMHC with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses obsessions, compulsions, and specific phobias. Maria provides services in English and Spanish.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on current problems and the feelings that come with them. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered talking, cognitive-behavioral tools, and skills from dialectical behavior work when needed. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques also appear in her approach to help clarify goals and next steps.
In session she listens for patterns in relationships and emotion that keep people stuck. She helps name hard-to-identify feelings and looks at how those feelings affect behavior. Cognitive-behavioral techniques are used to address unhelpful thoughts and anxiety symptoms. Skills from DBT can help with distress tolerance and emotional regulation when those needs arise.
Maria aims to make the work practical. She and the person she sees map out small, achievable steps between meetings. Progress is checked and plans are adjusted as needed. Sessions may include goal setting, skills practice, and talking through recent situations to try different responses.
To begin, visitors follow the directory’s matching steps to schedule a first session. The subscription-based session model can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions that drive relationship and personal patterns. It helps people see how feelings shape responses and where new patterns might be formed. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead, giving space for their perspective to guide each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That shared planning can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress and feedback come in.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is limited, while others use longer meetings for skills practice and deeper emotional work. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy in everyday life rather than on a fixed format.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on obsessions, compulsions, and phobias.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, emotion-focused style that names feelings and looks at how they shape behavior. Conversations include problem-focused skills and reflective listening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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