Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Maria
Maria Perez is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. She speaks English and Spanish and uses practical, person-focused approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and parenting challenges. She centers sessions on each person’s strengths and life story.
Maria uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen closely and build a working relationship that fits each person’s pace.
Background and approach
Her work includes helping with self-esteem, motivation, and issues linked to ADHD and impulsivity. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, communication problems, and forgiveness. Sessions aim to clarify immediate concerns and set small, achievable steps forward.
Maria has eight years of counseling experience and holds a Master of Arts and the LMHC credential. She keeps language simple in sessions and can switch between English and Spanish when needed. People typically start by describing one or two pressing problems.
From there she helps pick practical strategies - whether that means behavior changes, short-focused goals, or developing new ways to talk about feelings. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Maria's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Self-love
Approaches Maria lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of the therapist. Online sessions give time for open conversation so the therapist can reflect what matters most and adjust the pace to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets specific thoughts and behaviors that increase stress or anger. In an online session this looks like naming a troubling thought, testing it, and practicing a different action in daily life. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on short-term goals and practical steps to move forward, often useful when someone wants quick strategies to manage anger or reduce stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest a mix of techniques. That collaborative planning means the methods can change over time as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a lower-tech check-in. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, reminders of coping steps, or shorter problem-solving exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Maria
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related difficulties. Additional topics addressed are caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, and self-love.
What is the general therapeutic style?
The approach blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. Sessions are practical and person-focused, with an emphasis on small, achievable changes.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has eight years of professional experience working with people on the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Maria Perez holds a Master of Arts and is licensed as an LMHC in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; the practice operates with clients in Massachusetts.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session.