Profile / United States
Maria Luna, LMSW, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Anxiety and stress support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Career and life transitions
About Maria
Maria Luna is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of clinical experience in Wisconsin. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, compassion fatigue, and questions around identity and career. Maria uses straightforward, practical methods and focuses on clear goals and steps clients can try between sessions.
She works with a wide range of life problems that often overlap. That includes relationship and family concerns, body image and eating issues, chronic illness or pain, and challenges tied to attachment or abandonment. She also supports people navigating workplace stress, career changes, and the effects of stigma related to HIV or LGBT identity.
Maria integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions include learning to notice unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing short mindfulness exercises. The work is task-oriented and focused on building skills that apply to everyday situations.
Her approach pays attention to emotions, past relationship patterns, and practical coping strategies. She helps people spot patterns such as avoidance or control struggles, then tries small experiments to change them. Sessions typically include problem definition, skills practice, and reviewing what was tried between meetings.
Maria speaks English and practices in Wisconsin. The practice notes that session arrangements and formats should be confirmed before booking. To start, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online
Maria regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on practical steps: tracking thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing the results with the therapist. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used alongside CBT when values and committed action are helpful; ACT supports making room for difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals.Client-Centered Therapy appears in her approach as a way to prioritize the client’s perspective. That means the therapist listens closely to what matters to the client and uses that as the basis for selecting techniques. Maria will work with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel time and making it easier to have short check-ins during work breaks or quiet moments. Online work also lets therapists assign brief between-session exercises and review them quickly in follow-up meetings. Maria’s techniques aim to make skills练習 practical and doable within everyday routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus related issues like body image, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include concrete exercises and short homework to practice between meetings.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds an LMSW and an LCSW and has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Wisconsin and holds MI LMSW and WI LCSW credentials as listed.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.