- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Maria
Maria Migliaccio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and parenting challenges. Maria also helps people facing career changes, caregiver stress, and mood issues including bipolar disorder.
In session she takes a person-centered approach that focuses on practical steps and real-life solutions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try out different behaviors. She also draws on existential ideas to help people explore values and meaning when life feels confusing.
Maria has experience with trauma-informed work and has completed coursework and supervision for Trauma-Focused CBT. She uses motivational interviewing techniques when people are unsure about change or want help building commitment to new habits. Her background also includes Applied Behavior Analysis approaches used with children and parents of children with special needs.
Sessions are conversational and goal-directed. Maria typically helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. She pays attention to cultural context and life circumstances when planning practical strategies.
People who contact her can expect focused work on specific problems like sleep, anger, or coping with major life changes. She supports exploration of values, concrete skill building, and short-term planning to handle immediate stressors.
How her approaches translate to online work
Maria often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different responses; it is useful for anger, anxiety, sleep, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy uses short attention practices and grounding exercises to help reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.She also uses a client-centered stance and motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and build readiness. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most in regular sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation, while others choose audio-only for lower bandwidth or to avoid being on camera. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and to apply strategies directly to everyday situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside related issues such as stress, relationship strain, sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered and solution-focused style with practical steps, drawing on CBT, mindfulness, and existential approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and with parents of children with special needs.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are provided?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as session formats are not specified here.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.