I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in providing therapy to families, children, and adolescents. My job is to work with my clients to help them reach their goals in therapy, and to use best practices to help them get there. I have experience is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-focused CBT, and Risk Reduction through Family Therapy. I believe that small changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can have big impacts on a person's sense of self-control, self-esteem, and success. My experience has included working with people who have struggled with mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, self-harm, trauma, and anger management.
My approach is warm and friendly, with a touch of humor when needed. I am on your team, and we are both moving towards your goals. I want you to feel that sense of achievement and acknowledgement that comes from feeling heard and validated for the steps you are making towards living a healthier mental lifestyle. If given the opportunity, I would be honored to listen to your story.
Best of luck on your healing journey!
Maria Smith
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AZ LCSW LCSW-11042
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Maria is so great! She has an amzing ability to help me see things in a differt perspective and is supportive of healthy decisions. She isn’t afraid to show you a different perspective when you’re reaching out for unhealthy ways.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Maria has helped me quite a bit. She listens to my concerns and gives good advice. She is consistent. This is the kind of help I was looking for when I signed up for BetterHelp.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties