Hello! My name is Maria and I'm an independently licensed Social Worker in Michigan and Ohio with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I'll tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I'm here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Adoption and Foster Care, Military and Veterans Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
MI LMSW 6801110452
OH LISW I.1801287
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maria Smartt. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Maria is very kind , understanding and professional. Every phone call leaves me with a new sense of confidence that I am on the right track to take care of myself.
She actively listens, guides and supports me. This does not mean she doesn't challenge me to do better. She gives me small bites size other perspectives to mull over and apply to my situation.
My mental health has definitely improved since starting Better Help. The process is rough sometimes, brings up a lot of painful thoughts, but she helps talk through it, again, only as much as I can handle at the time, but enough to push me to see the truth, the boundary, the lack of boundaries, etc.
I am a work in progress and her patience with me is not something I am used to, hence therapy. ... But it is very comforting knowing I'm not alone in this.
I am very happy with the services I am getting. Looking forward to finding myself again and continuing therapy to live my best life.
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist was very understanding to all my concerns and offering guidance.
Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Very helpful , very kind , all the above
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching