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Maria Slaughter, LISW, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed social worker - stress and LGBT support
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Grief and hospice
- Self-esteem work
About Maria
Maria Slaughter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with seven years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to sexuality and self-esteem. Maria also lists work with the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and adoption and foster care supports.
She uses straightforward, goal-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions tend to emphasize practical steps, problem solving, and building skills that can be used between meetings. Maria draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered approaches, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques as tools she brings into the work.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in social administration from Case Western Reserve University and earlier degrees from Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College. Her clinical work has included roles at the Cleveland LGBT Community Center, Recovery Resources, and Care Alliance, and she currently works in hospice in the Atlanta area.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and problem-solving. She helps people map what they want to change, test small behavior shifts, and notice how thoughts and routines affect mood. Practical exercises and short-term plans are commonly used to track progress.
Maria accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Because session formats are not specified here, prospective clients should confirm current online and in-person options before booking. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Maria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. The client-centered approach emphasizes listening and building plans around the person’s own goals.She also brings in mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. Mindfulness can support stress reduction and make other skills learned in sessions easier to use in daily life.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit those aims. If something isn’t helping, adjustments are made and other techniques are introduced based on feedback and progress.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Practically speaking, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to remote sessions so work continues between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and concerns around sexuality and self-esteem.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions use goal-focused methods with practical steps, problem solving, and skill-building exercises to apply between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
Maria has seven years of clinical experience and has worked in LGBT community services, HIV linkage programs, behavioral health for people without housing, and hospice care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW in Ohio and LCSW in Georgia and practices from Georgia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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