Maria Gardell, LCSW
About me
As a licensed therapist serving Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, I bring nearly two decades of compassionate mental health experience to my practice. My approach centers on supporting individuals through complex life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth.
I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and multicultural experiences. My work focuses on helping clients navigate social anxiety, workplace stress, life purpose exploration, and interpersonal communication challenges.
My therapeutic style emphasizes self-love, healing from shame and isolation, and building resilience. I am particularly committed to supporting women, young adults, and individuals experiencing midlife transitions. With deep understanding and empathy, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and move towards meaningful personal transformation.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
License information
PA LCSW CW024896
DE LCSW Q1-0012547
NJ LCSW 44SC06403600