- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Maria
Maria Pinkard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and sleeping problems. Maria also helps those facing trauma and abuse and people dealing with life changes or caregiver stress.
Her style is conversational and direct. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be tried next. She uses talk, reflection, and interactive tools so clients can try different ways of thinking and responding. Maria draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at strong emotions and attachment patterns that underlie recurring problems.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to build clear goals from the client’s point of view. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes. Mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing are woven in when they fit a client's goals and readiness.
Maria works with a broad range of life concerns, including communication problems, guilt and shame, identity-related stress such as gender dysphoria, and issues tied to military service. She can also support people dealing with self-harm thoughts, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and problems related to prejudice and discrimination.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients may be supported. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name strong emotions and attachment patterns that keep problems repeating. EFT aims to make emotional responses clearer so people can try new ways of relating to themselves and others.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's own goals and perspectives and uses active listening to shape the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test changes through practical exercises between sessions.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Maria will work with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding a camera for lower-bandwidth conversations. Licensed professionals can use different tools and rhythms online to match a client's schedule and attention, and Maria will discuss practical session arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and provides services from Texas-based practice.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are accepted; check the matching process for details about cross-border arrangements.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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