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Maria Russo, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Client-centered work
- Trauma focus
About Maria
Maria Russo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career questions and coaching. Maria draws on a long clinical career and personal experience to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try different ways of responding.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on concrete skills for coping, problem solving, and reducing symptoms so daily life becomes easier to manage.
Maria also uses client-centered and narrative methods to help people make sense of painful experiences from the past. She talks with clients about how earlier wounds continue to shape relationships and choices. That work often includes looking at family of origin issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family problems, and patterns around codependency and commitment.
Over her career she has worked with people dealing with domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, cancer, aging and geriatric issues, divorce and separation, and control or communication problems. The focus is on practical steps - building coping skills, strengthening decision making, and improving communication with others.
People who seek her help should expect collaborative, skills-oriented sessions that address present problems and the stories that sustain them. Maria speaks English and sees clients in Colorado, and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and existential ideas in work that focuses on practical changes. CBT here means identifying thought and behavior patterns, testing small changes, and tracking what works to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and clarifying what matters most to the client, helping people feel understood while they set goals. Existential therapy addresses questions about meaning, choices, and how people want to live, which can help when coping with life transitions or grief.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferred ways of working, and what has or has not helped before. Together they choose which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what proves useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. This practical flexibility helps people maintain momentum between appointments while they practice new skills and address day-to-day challenges.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, anger, and career or coaching needs.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include concrete skill building for coping and problem solving.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has worked in clinical roles for 25 years. Her experience includes long-term work with trauma and addictions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Colorado and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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