- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Goal focused
About Maria
Maria Coyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common problems such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, and coping with life changes. She also helps people with ADHD, addictions, eating and food-related issues, and concerns around identity and relationships.
Maria sees the practical side of counseling. She listens first, and then helps people name specific problems. Together they look at what is getting in the way and develop straightforward strategies to try. Sessions focus on real-life steps rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes work in school settings and private practice, so she is used to varied schedules and different life stages. Over the years she has supported people through trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and young adult transitions. That breadth gives her a lot of experience noticing patterns that contribute to recurring anger or frustration.
Maria draws from several approaches. She uses client-centered work to follow what the person brings. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that fuel anger. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help people set reasonable goals and try small changes.
People who come for help with anger often want clearer ways to respond, not to be blamed. Maria’s sessions tend to be practical, step-by-step, and focused on actions people can use between meetings. She invites a collaborative process that tracks progress and adjusts strategies as needed.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It supports exploring feelings about anger and finding personal goals to reduce reactive responses. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anger going. It uses practical exercises to notice triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and try different reactions to lower intense moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the client choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and what shows progress. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what helps and what needs to change.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone in ways that suit their schedule. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT and client-centered techniques online as they would in person, adapting exercises and homework to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with adults on issues such as frequent irritability, losing temper with close people, built-up resentment, and living with someone else’s anger.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to help people recognize patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
She brings 25 years of experience working in school settings and private practice with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; 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.