As a licensed therapist in New Jersey with nearly three decades of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem issues. I am particularly passionate about guiding women through transformative life transitions, including divorce, caregiver stress, and personal identity exploration.
My therapeutic approach emphasizes compassionate, holistic healing—focusing on self-love, purpose, and personal growth. I work collaboratively with clients to address deep-seated emotional patterns, helping them move through feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame toward meaningful self-understanding and healing.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals across different life stages, from young adults to older populations, with a nuanced understanding of challenges like seasonal affective disorder, body image concerns, and the emotional complexities of aging. My goal is to create a supportive, empowering environment where clients can explore their inner world and develop resilient, authentic strategies for emotional well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05174900
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Maria is a great therapist who understands the things im going through.
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Maria is a phenomenal therapist. Extremely professional, listens to me and my needs, I don’t feel judged, she is very smart and open. I appreciate her ability to ease my anxiety. I love her and her attitude. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Sep 15, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Maria has been amazing
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Maria is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. She response really quick and works around my schedule. Very good listener and support. Will definitely recommend
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
After only two sessions, I feel very confident with Maria
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Maria has been an incredibly positive influence in my life. I think most people here would agree that life doesn’t always go to plan and there are plenty of twists and turns, good and bad, that we all must navigate. Maria has taken great care in diligently listening to my life’s stories and has provided invaluable guidance and feedback to help me build the tools not only to overcome the past but also better face the world ahead of me. I consider myself very fortunate to have connected with her on betterhelp and I hope others are able to experience the same.
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd