- Bilingual English Spanish
- CBT and client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
About Maria
Maria Capehart is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and works with adults on a wide range of concerns including anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting issues.
Maria draws on an integrative approach that combines client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused elements. She treats each person as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions move at a direct, concrete pace with an emphasis on skills and clearer thinking.
In practice she helps people identify unhelpful beliefs and replace them with more useful ways of thinking. She also supports people to build confidence, improve communication, and find coping tools for strong emotions such as anger or frustration. When addiction or co-occurring conditions are present, she uses motivational strategies to strengthen readiness for change.
Maria has experience supporting immigrants and members of LGBT and minority communities, and she brings that background into discussions about identity and stress. Her work includes attention to trauma, grief, and life transitions that increase pressure on relationships and daily routines.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She helps people recognize patterns, practice new skills, and plan small changes that fit into their lives. The focus is on usable tools rather than long explanations.
How her approaches translate to online work
Maria integrates client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques in practical, skills-focused sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflecting, and following the client’s lead so the person sets goals and decides what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and practicing specific strategies to change them, which helps with anger, anxiety, and low mood.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change when habits or addiction make it hard to act. That approach is collaborative and aims to build readiness for small, sustainable steps rather than pushing a fixed plan. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to use and adjust them as goals evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find video helpful for role-play and practicing communication, while phone sessions can be a simpler option for brief check-ins or lower bandwidth situations. Maria will discuss which format matches the client’s goals and daily routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside related concerns such as stress, communication problems, relationship conflicts, and impulse control.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
Maria uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing to identify triggers, reshape unhelpful thoughts, and build practical coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of experience delivering counseling services to adults, couples, and diverse communities, including work with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Can sessions be done in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.