- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Maria
Maria Perez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical help for day-to-day problems.
Maria uses a straightforward, person-centered style. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and helps them notice strengths they already have. Conversations are direct and focused on what the client wants to change. She avoids jargon and keeps exercises short and usable.
Her work often includes practical steps from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means looking at thoughts, actions, and moods to spot patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals and small experiments clients can try between sessions.
Maria pays attention to parenting stress and caregiver strain. She helps people find ways to reduce overload, improve communication, and manage irritability before it escalates. She also supports people working on forgiveness, impulsivity, and building self-love and confidence.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The first meeting is used to clarify goals and agree on simple steps forward. If a reader wants to proceed, they should use the platform’s matching and scheduling flow to set up an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. Online sessions using this approach typically begin with the client's priorities and use conversation to identify small, useful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. In remote sessions this often means reviewing one or two brief tools or experiments to try during the week and then checking results together. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to specific, achievable goals and small steps that move a person toward those goals quickly.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That decision is revisited as goals change, so the plan stays practical and focused on what the client wants to achieve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people try small changes between sessions and keep therapy aligned with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She addresses anger that shows up as frequent frustration, workplace irritation, or tension with people close to you. Anger is listed alongside parenting stress, anxiety, and impulsivity.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a client-centered approach that treats the person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and short exercises you can use between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. Her work emphasizes practical problem solving and goal setting.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the platform's scheduling flow.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.