- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed methods
- Values-based work
About Maria
Maria Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, parenting strains, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and challenges like panic attacks and ADHD.
Maria uses an approach that blends evidence-based and trauma-informed practices. She describes her work as practical and focused on building skills for handling strong emotions and conflict. Sessions often look at patterns in relationships and the ways past experiences shape present reactions.
Her training includes a master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University. That background means she is comfortable using creativity alongside talk-based work when it suits a person’s needs. She aims to respect cultural identity and personal values when planning sessions.
Maria names several methods she integrates, such as structural family concepts, dialectical behavior approaches, and acceptance and commitment techniques. In practice this means attention to how family systems operate, developing coping and emotion-regulation skills, and clarifying personal values to guide change.
People meet with her to learn concrete skills for day-to-day life. That can include managing panic symptoms, navigating grief, addressing codependency or commitment worries, and reducing isolation. She places practical goals and skill-building at the center of sessions.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Maria integrates a few evidence-based techniques into her online work. One is acceptance and commitment oriented work, which helps people clarify their values and take small actions that reflect those values even when anxiety is present. Another is dialectical behavior approaches that teach concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. She also draws on family-systems ideas to notice patterns that keep problems repeating and to identify workable changes in relationships.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Maria treats method choice as a collaboration - she will help identify which approaches fit a person’s goals, strengths, and daily life. That choice can be revisited as needs change, so sessions can shift focus over time.
The therapist context does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for follow-up or brief check-ins when needed. It also gives space to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation without promising particular services.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends evidence-based and trauma-informed methods, focusing on practical skills for emotion regulation, communication, and reducing panic or avoidance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.