- CBT based methods
- Trauma focused therapy
- English and Tagalog
About Maria
Maria Froilan is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. Maria draws on practical approaches to help people manage symptoms and handle everyday challenges.
She approaches sessions as collaborative conversations. Maria listens to what is important, then helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. She uses straightforward techniques to reduce distress and to build coping skills for sleep, parenting, work, and relationships.
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can test what works in real life. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address disruptive memories and reactions after traumatic experiences. These methods are applied with attention to current goals and daily routines.
Her work covers a broad set of concerns beyond anxiety, including mood disorders, ADHD, bipolar-related issues, compassion fatigue, anger, and communication problems. She helps people address career stress and the strain of parenting while balancing other responsibilities.
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog. Maria practices in California and expects the first appointments to include an initial assessment and practical planning. To begin, people complete an intake questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss immediate priorities and next steps.
How Maria uses CBT and trauma-focused work online
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks big problems into small steps so people can try new responses and see what changes in daily life. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impacts of traumatic events by helping a person process memories and reduce their everyday triggers and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. During early sessions Maria will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which tools to try and adjust those tools as needed based on progress and preference.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. They also allow people to use exercises between sessions and to practice skills in the situations that matter most to them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar, mood disorders, phobias, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses collaborative, practical conversations that focus on noticing patterns and building coping skills for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma and anxiety.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.