- Anger management skills
- CBT and mindfulness
- LGBT and HIV focus
About Maria
Maria Slaughter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship tensions, and anger. Maria also supports people with issues related to sexuality, self-esteem, and life transitions.
She has worked with the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and in hospice settings. Her background includes roles as an HIV linkage specialist, a behavioral health counselor for people without stable housing, and internships at a community LGBT center. These roles shaped how she approaches practical problems and emotional strain.
Maria uses client-centered and strengths-focused ways of working. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and try small behavior changes. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify clear goals and quick, testable steps forward.
Sessions are described plainly and with attention to real-life pressures. She aims to identify concrete goals and steps that reduce stress and improve how someone handles anger and difficult conversations. Meetings emphasize skills people can use between sessions.
Her education includes a Master of Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University, a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University, and an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College. Maria currently works as a hospice social worker in the Atlanta area and draws on that experience in her practice.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Maria often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in practical ways. CBT looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and helps people test different thoughts and actions to reduce anger and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to calm strong emotions and notice reactions before acting.She also uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep sessions goal-oriented. That means the therapist and client collaborate to pick achievable steps, review what worked, and adjust the plan. Deciding which approach to use is a joint process based on the person’s goals and daily life demands.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins on tough days, or let them use video or phone according to what works best. The focus is on practical ways to practice skills between meetings and make therapy fit into everyday life rather than on a single method.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps with losing temper with loved ones, building resentment, work frustration, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among the concerns she works with.
How does she work in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-focused. She uses practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to set goals and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in social work roles across community and health settings. Her background includes hospice, HIV linkage, and behavioral health counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW in Ohio and LCSW in Georgia and is based in Georgia. These are the credentials listed in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Check the booking process for any location-specific details.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.