- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Maria
Maria Milana is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also notes experience with social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
Maria uses clear, practical talk in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices for emotional regulation and grounding.
Sessions focus on real-life problems and small, manageable steps. Maria helps people identify specific patterns that cause distress and tests new behaviors between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with space for reflection and skill practice.
She has worked with individuals and couples and supports people dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, codependency, and family of origin concerns. Other areas she addresses include panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, guilt and shame, and challenges linked to gender dysphoria and women’s issues.
Maria asks clients to consider what change would look like for them and then builds a plan together. She uses a mix of talk therapy, skills training, and mindfulness exercises to help clients practice different choices in their daily lives.
How Maria uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools for changing patterns that maintain distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. Maria will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit daily life. She adjusts what she uses based on what helps in real situations rather than sticking to a single method.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The therapist’s listed approaches shape what happens in sessions, such as homework practice, skills training, and mindfulness exercises. Many clients find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Confirm the specific session options available with Maria before scheduling so the format matches your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, and mindfulness. The approach is practical and skills-based.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. That experience includes work with individuals and couples.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds the Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.