- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational Interviewing
About MAIDA
MAIDA FERRAES is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Maida has treated people in outpatient and residential settings and in group and individual formats. She has worked with mood disorders, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and the fallout from loss and major life changes. She also supports people facing career pressure, compassion fatigue, and issues related to aging and caregiving.
Her clinical approach mixes practical therapies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps with emotion regulation and tolerating distress. Client-Centered Therapy keeps conversation focused on the person's goals and experience.
Maida also brings Motivational Interviewing tools when people want to change habits such as substance use. In sessions she often works on skills-based steps - like breathing, boundary practice, or breaking tasks into manageable parts - alongside talk about relationships and values.
Her style is energetic and straightforward. She prioritizes clear goals and small, doable steps so progress can be measured. People looking to reduce anger, handle daily stress, or rebuild relationships will find direct techniques and steady support in her approach.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maida often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT focuses on clear skills and short experiments you can try between sessions, which can be reviewed in later meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills like grounding and paced breathing that are simple to practice and track online.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and day-to-day life. That planning includes setting small objectives and choosing skills to practice between sessions so progress is visible and adjustable.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they apply new skills to anger, stress, sleep, and relationship concerns.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related situations does she address?
She works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment, along with related issues like stress and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using talk plus skills practice to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in outpatient and residential settings with individuals and groups.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a California LMFT practising in California.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.