- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and intimacy
- CBT and DBT techniques
About MAIDA
MAIDA FERRAES is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with common early-adulthood stressors such as anxiety, depression, career uncertainty, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. MAIDA also supports people facing grief, addiction, trauma, sleep problems, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
She uses practical, talk-based methods in sessions. MAIDA draws on Client-Centered approaches to listen and follow what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change it, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.
Her background includes individual and group therapy, and work in outpatient and residential settings. That experience informs how she structures sessions and plans short-term goals. MAIDA offers interventions that focus on immediate problems as well as skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Sessions can include coaching-style conversations about career and life transitions alongside clinical work for mood and anxiety. She is comfortable addressing issues common in early adulthood - feeling behind, moving out, first jobs, and relationship shifts - while also supporting longer-term mental health concerns.
MAIDA conducts therapy in English and Spanish. She practices in California and holds the CA LMFT credential. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
MAIDA commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities, helping people clarify what matters and set immediate goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for managing intense feelings, tolerating distress, and improving communication in relationships.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to try first. That fit can be adjusted as sessions proceed, with techniques added or dropped based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day that includes classes, work shifts, or caregiving. Some formats are shorter check-ins, others let you use video for face-to-face conversation, or phone when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the session options during the matching process so arrangements fit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, addiction, sleep problems, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT and DBT skill work to address emotions and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in outpatient, residential, individual, and group therapy settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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