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Maria Perez

Practical therapy for stress and self-growth

LMHC Massachusetts

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish

About Maria

Maria Perez is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who centers her practice on practical, evidence-informed methods that help clients manage stress, anxiety, and challenges with attention and impulsivity.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build clearer communication habits, and set achievable goals. Maria brings eight years of clinical experience working with concerns such as parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and caregiver-related strain.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s lived experience, helping clients tap into their existing strengths to move through difficult moments. She offers a supportive environment for exploring self-love, forgiveness, and motivation while teaching concrete skills for emotional regulation and healthier interactions.

Prospective clients in Massachusetts will find an approachable clinician who values the courage it takes to begin therapy and partners with them to chart a practical path forward.

Approach-Focused Online Care with Practical Skills

Maria integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work into online sessions to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while honoring the client’s perspective and values. CBT offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, impulsivity, and patterns that undermine self-esteem, while client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on a person’s strengths to support motivation and growth.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify immediate goals and develop step-by-step plans that create momentum. Deciding which approach or combination will work best is a collaborative process; the therapist will explore a client’s needs, preferences, and goals together to tailor the focus of treatment and adjust methods as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and allow clients in Massachusetts to access consistent therapeutic support from licensed professionals without rearranging their entire day.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD, and also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses client-centered methods and solution-focused techniques alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combine skill-building, goal setting, and collaborative exploration of clients' strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has eight years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings and community practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts, listed with credential details MA LMHC LMHC9710.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Yes, she provides services in both English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessImpulsivitySelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Spanish