- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Spanish and English
About Maria
Maria Galvez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and offers services in both English and Spanish.
Maria uses straightforward conversation and practical skills to help people manage daily pressures. She listens for what feels most urgent and then suggests small steps clients can try between sessions. Sessions are aimed at building clearer thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and healthier responses to stressors.
Her work also covers related concerns such as caregiver stress, grief and isolation, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. She pays attention to how life transitions - like moving, new jobs, or shifting relationships - affect mood and confidence. The focus includes young adult issues such as starting careers, adjusting after college, and navigating early adult relationships.
Maria blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques into practical, goal-focused sessions. She draws on approaches that emphasize skill building, emotional understanding, and processing difficult memories when needed. Conversations are direct and focused on making day-to-day life more manageable.
Sessions follow a clear, collaborative structure: identify a problem, try approaches, and review what helps. People who prefer Spanish-language sessions can request them. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and processing. One approach centers on skill building for emotion regulation and stress management, teaching practical tools to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings. Another approach involves guided processing of difficult memories and traumatic experiences, helping people make sense of what happened and reduce its hold on daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. The focus is on finding approaches that fit the person’s needs, preferences, and the problems they bring to session.
The profile does not specify particular online session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another option is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt methods used in person to work over distance, keeping the work focused on practical changes and emotional processing.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, loneliness, and young adult issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The focus is on concrete steps to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has seven years of clinical experience as an LMHC working with adults. That background shapes her practical, skills-based style.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the therapist's permitted region.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked during booking.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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