- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Speaks English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Regla is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, intimacy-related issues, and major life changes. Maria speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings. She uses client-centered methods to listen first, then brings in tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to shift unhelpful patterns. EMDR and DBT techniques are also part of her toolkit when appropriate.
Maria helps people who feel isolated, overwhelmed by guilt or shame, or stuck after loss or separation. She supports those coping with panic attacks, postpartum depression, first responder stress, and the fallout from disasters. She also works with caregivers and people navigating control and communication problems.
In session she helps clients name their patterns, practice new ways of responding, and plan small steps that fit daily life. Conversations may include grounding practices, thought-challenging exercises, and skills for managing intense emotions. Her bilingual background informs her work with people from diverse cultures.
Practical matters such as cost and scheduling are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the platform mentioned on her profile.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions let the therapist follow a person's concerns and pace, building goals together in regular check-ins.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools for noticing thoughts and testing them in everyday life. In remote sessions the therapist can introduce simple exercises, homework, and thought records to practice between meetings, which helps with anxiety and panic symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding skills that reduce reactivity. These practices can be guided in session and then practiced independently during the week to help with stress, overwhelm, and self-esteem struggles.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods together to see what fits. Plans can be adjusted as progress and needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions easier to fold into a workday, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can make taking a first step more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and life changes including panic and postpartum concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Maria uses a conversational, client-centered style that emphasizes practical skills and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed LMFT practicing in California.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I work with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the platform details listed on her profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.