- Stress and anxiety
- Panic and phobia
- ADHD support
About Maria
Maria McQuade is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and ADHD. She also focuses on control issues, panic, post-traumatic stress, self-love, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
Maria listens to each person's story and helps them notice patterns that keep problems repeating. She uses approaches backed by research to build practical coping skills. Sessions tend to emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings and straightforward ways to measure progress.
In early meetings she clarifies immediate concerns and priorities. That makes it easier to set short-term goals, such as reducing panic episodes or practicing social situations in a manageable way. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan as needed.
Her style is direct and steady. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on concrete strategies to manage stress and anxiety. For trauma-related work she balances safety with gradual exposure to memories and triggers when the person feels ready.
Maria helps people develop routines and small skills that fit daily life. She supports people who want clearer boundaries, reduced worry, and better focus. If someone is new to therapy she walks them through how sessions will go and what to expect from the first few meetings.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Maria draws on a small set of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build skills. Cognitive behavioral style work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and panic. Trauma-focused methods involve pacing exposure to memories and triggers while strengthening coping skills for managing intense feelings.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Maria will review your concerns, try a few strategies, and adjust based on what helps most. She explains options clearly and checks in about what feels useful as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow people to practice social and exposure exercises from everyday environments. Ask about any logistical preferences when you schedule so sessions can be arranged to work with your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and ADHD, with added focus on panic, control issues, life purpose, self-love, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and emphasizes practical coping skills, clear goals, and measurable progress during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific rates depend on where the client is located.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.