Maria Lozano

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Maria

Maria Lozano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering therapy that addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice and draws on a range of approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, to help clients manage mood disorders, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family concerns. Her work often integrates attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, domestic violence, postpartum mood concerns, and multicultural considerations.

Maria emphasizes practical skills alongside deeper exploration, combining solution-focused strategies with psychodynamic and client-centered elements when helpful. This balanced method supports clients working through isolation, emptiness, somatic symptoms, and challenges around self-esteem and self-love.

Maria conducts sessions in English and Spanish and practices in California. She describes herself as warm and compassionate, and she values collaboration and gentle humor when appropriate.

Her approach aims to help people reclaim agency over their emotional wellbeing and navigate transitions with greater resilience and clarity.

Approaches that guide online care and collaboration

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behavior; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship, offering a supportive space for clients to explore feelings and build self-understanding. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness practices that can reduce rumination and help regulate emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria collaborates with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to prioritize what feels most useful and attainable for the client.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to work on skills, process experiences, and track progress without needing to travel, while allowing scheduling that fits each person's life and commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Maria works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style blends client-centered warmth with practical strategies; she uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic exploration to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of clinical experience in mental health and social services, bringing that background to her therapeutic work.

Where is she licensed and based?

Maria is licensed as an LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 88560 and practices in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

She provides online care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / loneliness Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish