- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships
- CBT and ACT
About Maria
Maria Milana is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Maria also offers support around attachment issues, communication struggles, codependency, and women's issues among other focuses.
She uses a mix of evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions are conversational and practical. Maria helps clients notice patterns, test different coping strategies, and build skills that fit day-to-day life.
Her approach centers on clear goals and step-by-step work. She often breaks problems into manageable pieces and uses worksheets, behavior experiments, and mindfulness practices when useful. Clients leave sessions with simple steps to practice between meetings.
Maria has experience working with people facing panic, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, social anxiety, relationship strain, and the emotional fallout of separation or family conflict. She also supports those exploring gender dysphoria and issues of guilt, shame, and self-love.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided to people located in Florida. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
Approaches used in online sessions
Maria commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that align with their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings.She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy elements, which prioritize listening, reflection, and supporting the client's own problem-solving. Together these approaches aim to build practical skills and clearer direction rather than relying on jargon or abstract ideas. Finding the right mix is part of the work; the therapist and client decide collaboratively which methods to use based on goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to suit daily life and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include panic, OCD symptoms, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using conversational work and skill practice. Maria combines CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered methods, and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a mental health counselor.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Florida LMHC and provides services to people located in Florida.
Can she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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