- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma-focused care
About Maria
Maria “Antoinette” Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience in Washington and Texas. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and substance use challenges.
Antoinette takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and works with them to identify strengths they can use. Sessions often focus on small, manageable steps rather than big, abstract plans. Conversations center on what feels most urgent and useful right now.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Narrative Therapy and mindfulness practices are used when reflecting on personal stories and building steadier emotional skills. These methods are used to address symptoms and to build daily habits that support recovery and better coping.
Antoinette aims to make the therapeutic process direct and practical. She listens for how life pressures - like work, school, relationships, or transitions - show up in day-to-day choices. Together with each person she sets clear goals and tracks small changes over time.
She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. To start, readers follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing different responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with impulsivity, self-harm urges, and strong mood swings.Antoinette treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, background, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what works in weekly check-ins.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. The main practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life - it can be easier to schedule around work, school, or other commitments. Online meetings also make shorter check-ins possible when needed, and they give options for sessions that do not require travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy consistent while focusing on skill practice and problem-solving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches that emphasize small steps. Sessions draw on CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience includes applying several evidence-based approaches in clinical work.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is associated with practice in Texas. The LPC and LMHC acronyms are noted as supplied.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and costs work?
Session cost varies with location and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the listed location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
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