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Maria Gonzalez, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Gonzalez is a Florida LMHC with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with trauma and abuse, and work through grief and loss. She also supports those struggling with depression, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges.
Her approach centers on practical, goal-focused conversations. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small changes. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to keep sessions respectful and focused on the person's priorities.
Maria integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation skills are needed. She can introduce specific strategies for handling intense feelings and for reducing reactive behavior. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and build momentum when motivation is low.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. The profile notes Florida licensure as FL LMHC and 15 years in the field. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, people are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Confirm the current session formats before booking to match logistics and needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT is concrete and works well for anxiety, depression, phobias, and obsessive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy is used to center the person's goals and priorities, letting sessions be guided by what matters most to the client.She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when people need help with emotion regulation and tolerating distress. DBT-based strategies focus on practical tools for calming intense feelings and reducing reactive behaviors. Together these approaches give both short-term skills and a plan for gradual change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily routine. That assessment shapes which skills and exercises are emphasized in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, skill practice, and structured CBT exercises to an online setting to keep progress moving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, and depression, plus obsessions, compulsions, and phobias.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize skills you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience as a clinician in behavioral health.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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