- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Grief and loss
About Maria
Maria Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with three years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges related to ADHD and life transitions.
Maria earned a master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University. She uses practical methods to help people manage strong emotions and navigate conflict. Conversations often focus on developing skills for emotion regulation, improving self-esteem, and rebuilding healthier patterns in relationships.
Her work combines evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. She draws on elements from dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to teach coping skills and clarify values. She also uses eco-systemic structural family ideas when family dynamics are part of the concern.
Sessions are likely skills-focused and goal-oriented. Maria helps people practice new ways of responding to stress and impulsivity, and she supports those processing grief, abuse, or caregiving strain. She also addresses issues tied to identity and LGBT concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and concrete tools to try between meetings. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted, and sessions are offered in English.
How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Maria uses several evidence-informed approaches in her work. Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on teaching clear, actionable skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify personal values and take meaningful action while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings.She also integrates eco-systemic structural family ideas when family relationships affect a client’s wellbeing. That approach looks at roles and patterns within families so clients can try new ways of relating and set healthier boundaries. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the focus as they go.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online work to help people practice skills between meetings and to keep progress moving when life gets hectic.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and life changes such as career or identity shifts.
How would she approach sessions with me?
Her style combines practical skills training and trauma-informed care. Sessions often include skills practice, values clarification, and strategies for managing intense emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with clients and families on issues such as loss, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence.
Where is she licensed and working from?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and holds a master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University.
Can I work with her if English isn't my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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