Maria Concepcion

Maria Concepcion is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience. She aims to make sessions feel like a relaxed conversation, so people can talk honestly about stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and anger concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different, more effective responses. Sessions include practical tools, short exercises, and homework-like assignments to reinforce what is learned in session.

Maria mixes direct feedback with compassion. She encourages active participation through messaging and task work between sessions so progress continues outside the room. She also offers spiritual reflection for clients who want to include faith in their growth, respectful of each person’s beliefs.

She has worked with people facing addictions, codependency, family problems, trauma and abuse, and challenges like low self-esteem, sleep or eating issues, and career strain. She helps clients build coping skills for life changes and caregiver stress, and addresses attachment and abandonment concerns.

In sessions she balances practical skill-building with listening. The plan is tailored to each person’s goals and situation. Prospective clients choose Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Maria often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thinking that lead to distress and practice small, concrete changes. CBT focuses on skills and experiments that you can try between sessions to change how you think and act.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships shape current reactions and closeness. This approach helps people understand their needs and develop healthier ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right fit is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how active you want to be in the work. Together you will pick methods and exercises that match your situation and pace, and make adjustments as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports ongoing messaging and between-session assignments that reinforce progress.