- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Galvez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with seven years of experience. She works with teenagers and adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Maria speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical help for everyday problems.
She keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth. Maria helps people name what feels hard, notice patterns, and try new ways of coping. Conversations are aimed at small steps that can reduce overwhelm and increase confidence in social situations and other stressful moments.
Maria also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She addresses relationship communication problems and issues around control, guilt, and shame in clear, straightforward terms. Her work includes attention to post-traumatic stress, life purpose, self-love, women’s issues, and challenges common to young adults.
In sessions she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients practice skills and test what works. Therapy often focuses on changing unhelpful thinking, building coping strategies, and rehearsing real-world interactions so clients feel more prepared for social situations.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location. Maria does not take international clients.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many of the therapeutic tools Maria uses are described as evidence-based approaches. For example, techniques that address unhelpful thinking focus on identifying and testing thoughts, which can reduce anxious responses and help with social anxiety and everyday worry. Behavioral strategies involve practicing situations step by step to build confidence and lower avoidance for social fears.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Maria will work with each person to decide which techniques to try first, adjust them based on how they land, and set practical goals together. The goal is to match methods to the person’s needs and comfort level rather than assume a single way will fit everyone.
The original biography does not list which online formats are used, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed, and they can let people practice skills in settings closer to their daily life. Licensed professionals often use these options to make consistent progress while balancing other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is direct and practical, using evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and try new behaviors in real life.
How long has she been practicing?
Maria has seven years of experience as a clinician working with teenagers and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.