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About Maria
Dr. Maria Clapp is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of practice based in Florida. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Her approach starts with listening and building a straightforward, honest relationship so clients can say what matters to them.
She draws on client-centered work to help people feel heard and respected. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change small patterns that make daily life harder. Solution-focused methods help set clear, short-term goals and track small wins.
Maria often helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those facing addiction, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. Financial stress and money-related worries are part of her caseload when they affect mood and daily functioning.
Her background includes counseling across the lifespan, school-related programs, and psychoeducational groups for parenting and anger management. She has worked with people involved in court-ordered services and with youth who face social challenges at school.
Maria earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in mental health counseling, and a doctorate in organizational leadership. She speaks English and Spanish and is open to working with international clients. To start, she emphasizes creating clear goals and practical steps readers can use right away.
How her approaches fit into online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel understood and guides sessions by what the person says is most important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that affects daily life.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new needs appear.
The main practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it easier to attend from different locations, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when schedules are tight. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered work and CBT to an online setting so sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and steps that fit day-to-day life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and money-related stress that affects daily life.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She focuses on listening first, setting short-term goals, and using cognitive strategies and solution-focused steps to make small, practical changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience working with youth, adults, and older adults, running parenting and anger management programs, and providing counseling related to legal issues and social challenges at school.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is listed as FL LMHC in Florida.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.