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Lissette Collazo Maza

Compassionate, experienced guidance for everyday challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Lissette

Lissette Collazo Maza is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker who helps people take practical steps toward feeling more capable and balanced.

Background and approach

She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation, parenting challenges, and depression, and draws on more than two decades of professional experience to guide clients through life transitions and coping with difficult emotions.

She creates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can practice strategies to improve daily functioning and confidence. Her approach combines evidence-based methods with a warm, client-centered stance.

She often uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-based and emotion-focused techniques to help clients examine unhelpful thinking patterns, build practical coping skills, and strengthen emotional awareness. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she provides care from her Florida practice and supports clients pursuing clearer goals, healthier habits, and greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

For clients who prefer a structured, skill-focused method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to respond to difficult emotions in ways that support meaningful life goals. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and listening, offering a supportive space where clients can explore concerns at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and will recommend or combine methods that fit the situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. This shared decision making helps ensure the work feels relevant and doable.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care whether someone needs real-time conversation or prefers written check-ins, helping therapy fit into busy lives and varied routines.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, sleep issues, and related challenges such as trauma, relationship communication, and career worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and client-centered, blending practical skill-building with emotional exploration to help clients make meaningful changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of professional experience to her practice, supporting people through a range of life stressors and mood-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) registered in Florida under FL LCSW SW8367 and provides services from that state.
Can sessions be offered in languages other than English?
Yes, she is available to work in both English and Spanish, but does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees handled for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish