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Maria Smartt, LMSW, LISW
Michigan
LMSW LISW - stress and anxiety help
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Motivational Interviewing
About Maria
Maria Smartt is an independently licensed social worker in Michigan and Ohio with 11 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, motivation, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and relationship or family difficulties. Maria also works with people on adoption and foster care matters and veteran and armed forces issues. She conducts sessions in English.
Maria favors straightforward, practical conversations. She listens to what is happening now, and then helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. From there she and the person try alternative ways of responding and coping. Sessions focus on concrete problems and small, achievable steps rather than long theoretical talks.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered listening and motivational interviewing. That mix means sessions often include identifying thinking patterns, practicing different responses, and clarifying personal goals. Exercises and between-session tasks are used when they fit the person's situation.
Maria explains ideas in plain language and checks in about what is working as therapy progresses. She adapts the pace to the person's needs and keeps practical goals in view. The emphasis is on usable skills people can apply in daily life.
People considering work with Maria are asked to confirm current session options before booking. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment through the service's booking flow.
How Maria uses CBT and related approaches online
Maria often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes clear, respectful listening and following the person's own concerns to set priorities. Motivational Interviewing uses focused questions and reflection to increase a person's willingness to act on change, which is useful for motivation and addictive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss goals, test what helps, and adjust methods based on the person's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process that checks what is working and what should change as therapy continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. It can also let people use a quieter location or avoid being on camera if that suits them. Ask about available formats when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, LGBT concerns, plus adoption and foster care and veteran issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She uses clear conversation, identifies unhelpful thoughts, and tries new coping strategies in session.
How much professional experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of professional work experience as a social worker across clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LMSW and LISW credentials and practices in Michigan with licensure also in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions will be conducted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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.