- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Maria
Maria Migliaccio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders and more.
Maria meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce immediate distress. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She uses concrete techniques to help manage symptoms, build routines, and improve communication skills.
In her background Maria has supported adults, children, and parents of children with special needs. Her work draws on client-centered methods and cognitive approaches to help clients notice patterns of thought and behavior they want to change. She also uses mindfulness practices to teach simple skills for grounding and emotion regulation.
Maria integrates existential ideas to help people clarify values and direction when life feels uncertain. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when people want help making sustained changes, such as with addiction or health goals. Her combined approach aims to be practical and focused on small, achievable steps.
People who come to Maria often want straightforward strategies and clear next steps. She encourages active collaboration on goals and checks progress regularly. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire so sessions can be matched to their needs and preferences.
How Maria’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and helps clients decide what they want to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses clear, structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing strategies to reduce stress and manage strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the early sessions. Maria will work collaboratively to test methods, adjust strategies, and decide which tools fit the client's needs, preferences, and daily life. That process may include small practice exercises between sessions and checking progress together.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows work on skills such as grounding or behavioral experiments in the settings where challenges actually happen.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, mood disorders and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on problem solving, skill building, and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and parents of children with special needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.