- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and mood
About Maria
Maria Molano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of clinical practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Maria uses straightforward talk and active listening in sessions. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives to look at feelings, history, and how relationships affect current life.
In practical terms she helps people address worry, avoidance, loneliness, and trouble connecting with others. She also supports those dealing with abandonment or attachment issues, communication problems, codependency, infidelity, and feeling stuck after trauma. Maria can help organize steps for coping with mood problems and stressors that come from family or relationship conflict.
Her approach focuses on clear discussion about what is happening now and what someone wants to change. Sessions include identifying goals, trying small behavior changes, and talking through difficult emotions. She avoids stigmatizing labels and keeps the work respectful and down-to-earth.
To begin, clients follow the practice intake and scheduling process and complete a brief matching questionnaire before a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral ideas help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes to reduce worry or avoidance. A humanistic approach emphasizes listening to current feelings and personal goals to guide the work.She also uses psychodynamic ideas to notice how past relationships and attachment patterns influence current behavior and reactions. That approach can be useful when someone wants to understand repeated patterns in relationships or persistent feelings of abandonment or shame. These short explanations show the kinds of tools she brings to sessions, and they are meant to be practical and down-to-earth.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can involve trying different exercises and checking in about what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit into a workday or family routine. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and phone sessions can be used when video is not preferred. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, infidelity, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and conversational. She uses practical discussion, goal-setting, and behavior-focused steps alongside exploring feelings and relationship patterns.
How long has she practiced?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical practice as a social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Fees vary with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs are provided during the intake process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.