Maria Perez, LMHC

Maria Perez is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical strategies to address everyday problems. She combines clear, goal-focused work with a warm, person-centered style. She speaks English and Spanish and offers guidance for people feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety.

Maria draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to listen closely and validate what each person brings to sessions. Solution-Focused methods help set small, manageable goals and track progress over time.

Common concerns she addresses include parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, motivation, and challenges related to ADHD. She also helps with caregiver strain, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, and building self-love. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what feels useful right now.

With eight years of clinical experience she balances practical tools with respectful listening. Maria emphasizes collaboration - she works together with each person to choose strategies that fit their life. For many, that means breaking goals into small steps and practicing new skills between sessions.

Starting therapy with Maria begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet. Her approach is direct and supportive, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

How CBT and collaborative talk work online

Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors that reduce stress and improve mood. CBT is hands-on and often involves short exercises between sessions to practice new ways of responding.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and reflecting back what matters most to each person. That approach is useful when someone needs support sorting through emotions and finding their own solutions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, achievable goals and track small wins that build momentum.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maria treats the choice as a collaboration - she will discuss options, try approaches together, and adjust based on what helps meet the client's goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text suits quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain regular check-ins.