- CBT methods
- Trauma focus
- English and Tagalog
About Maria
Maria Froilan is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
She focuses on practical steps people can use when emotions run high. In sessions she helps clients notice patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice skills to respond differently to triggers. Conversations are direct and focused on what people can do between sessions.
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people connect thoughts, feelings, and actions. That approach includes testing new ways of thinking and acting in everyday situations. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past traumatic events and reduce their hold on current reactions.
People who struggle with sleep, relationship strain, parenting stress, or workplace frustration find concrete tools here. She supports those facing mood disorders, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress with clear behavioral steps and coping practices. Communication problems and social anxiety are treated with stepwise skill work.
Her work is collaborative; she treats clients as active participants who bring knowledge of their lives. To begin, readers are directed to the online therapy options where they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Maria uses CBT and trauma work online
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT often involves setting small experiments to test unhelpful beliefs, practicing new responses, and building skills for handling anger, anxiety, and mood problems.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address reactions that stem from past events. That approach looks at how traumatic memories affect current responses and includes strategies to reduce upsetting reminders and regain a sense of control over reactions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt tools as those needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the original biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available session options when you complete the short matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so work or family commitments are easier to manage.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, grief, trauma and relationship strain, helping people learn new ways to respond when they feel overwhelmed.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and action-oriented, focusing on behavior changes, skill practice, and noticing thought patterns that fuel strong reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.