- CBT and solution-focused
- Mindfulness practices
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Valtierra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, substance issues, trauma and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She keeps conversations direct and practical. Maria focuses on problem-solving, building skills, and helping clients make small, steady changes. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and mindfulness practices to address how thoughts, behaviors, and habits keep problems going.
Clients commonly bring concerns about mood disorders, ADHD, career strain, or struggles with intimacy and self-esteem. Maria has also supported people coping with abuse, substance use, and the fallout of major life transitions. She works with caregiver stress, immigration-related concerns, money worries, and midlife questions.
In sessions she listens for patterns that feed anger and frustration. She helps people notice triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and try new responses. Practical exercises and brief skills practice are often used between meetings to build momentum.
Maria aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful. She and the client set goals together and adjust the plan as needs change. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test the thoughts that feed anger and low mood. CBT focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior and is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger problems.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions begin with the person's concerns and priorities. This approach emphasizes clear listening and collaborative planning to set practical goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maria will help clients pick methods that fit their goals and daily life, and she adjusts the plan as progress or new challenges appear. The client and therapist decide together which skills to practice between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow a quieter check-in during a break. Discuss format preferences when you complete the brief matching questionnaire so sessions match your needs and practical constraints.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does she help with?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, addictions, trauma, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar, and related mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, interactive approach combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of mood and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the state of Arizona.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.