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Maria Perez, LMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Maria

Maria Perez is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who centers her practice on client strengths and collaboration.

Background and approach

Drawing on eight years of clinical experience in Massachusetts, she uses empathic, client-centered work alongside practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to address stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. She emphasizes helping clients build on existing resources to manage impulsivity, improve communication, and foster self-love.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s perspective guides the process. Her style balances listening and validation with concrete strategies for change, including goal-focused steps to support forgiveness, caregiver stress, and confidence.

She acknowledges that reaching out for support is often difficult and focuses on making early sessions feel manageable while tailoring approaches to each person’s needs and priorities.

Combining practical approaches with flexible online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and building on their strengths through empathic listening and collaboration; this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore goals and solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve focus, which can be especially useful for stress and ADHD-related challenges. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on setting short-term, achievable goals and amplifying what already works, making it a practical option for clients seeking quick, goal-oriented change.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process and the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions typically involve exploring priorities and trying strategies together so the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home, balance therapy with other responsibilities, and access consistent support without travel. Licensed professionals can use these tools to deliver both conversational, client-centered work and structured, skill-based interventions depending on what the client prefers.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Maria works with clients on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD, and also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to balance empathy with actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings eight years of professional experience providing mental health support in Massachusetts.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC practicing in Massachusetts with the credential listed as MA LMHC LMHC9710.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish; she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Appointments can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessImpulsivitySelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Spanish