- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Narrative work
About Maria
Maria Gimenez-Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with nine years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and focus on practical skills to manage daily problems.
Maria favors a collaborative approach. She helps clients identify strengths and practice concrete tools for coping. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at building skills people can use between sessions. She emphasizes problem solving and short-term steps that reduce immediate distress.
Her methods draw from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. That mix is used to spot unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and slow down reactions. Mindfulness exercises and skill practice are included when they match a client's needs.
Maria has worked across a range of life stressors including trauma, immigration issues, abandonment and attachment concerns, divorce and separation, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people coping with somatic symptoms, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. The approach addresses both thought patterns and everyday routines that keep problems going.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on specific problems like anger, sleep, or anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily cues. These practices can help when anger builds quickly. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative relationship where the therapist listens and reflects to help clients steer their own goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with clients to test methods and see what helps most. She adjusts the mix of CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered conversation based on a person's goals, daily routines, and what feels useful in early sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules because they cut travel time. Other practical benefits include being able to practice skills between sessions and to check in more quickly when a problem flares. Licensed professionals can use different online methods to match a client's needs, and Maria will discuss the best way to structure sessions during the first appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, anger, and related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on identifying strengths, practicing skills, and problem-solving together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience providing therapy to adults and has worked with a range of life stressors and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.