- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Maria
Maria Pulizzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with five years of direct therapy experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar-related concerns, self-esteem, and young adult issues, and supports people from the LGBT community. Maria also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction in her practice.
She uses a person-centered approach that keeps conversations nonjudgmental and practical. Sessions combine listening with straightforward strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolkit when goals and motivation are the focus.
Maria aims to help people manage symptoms and build skills for mood regulation, coping, and relapse prevention. Typical work may include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, learning distress-tolerance skills, and setting small, achievable goals. She emphasizes concrete steps over abstract theory.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University, and she has worked in community mental health and substance use settings. That experience informs how she approaches co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented while keeping personal concerns central. People seeking help for the pressures of early adulthood - like leaving home, work stress, relationship strain, or feeling behind after college - may find these topics are often addressed in her work.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem by teaching practical coping techniques. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills, useful for managing mood swings and strong emotional reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which techniques to try first. That may mean mixing skills from different models and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days - for example, scheduling a shorter check-in during a work break or choosing a phone session when bandwidth or video is limited. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum while learning coping skills and working toward their goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar and depression, self-esteem concerns, and young adult issues. Drug and alcohol addiction is a specific focus.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a person-centered style combined with solution-focused work. Techniques from CBT and DBT are used to teach coping and mood regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of direct therapy experience listed in her profile. Prior roles include work in community mental health and substance use settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri. Her training includes a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your region.
How do I begin working with her?
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