- LMFT in California
- English and Spanish
- Practical coping skills
About MAIDA
MAIDA FERRAES is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or parenting concerns. She also supports those facing life changes, career strain, anger, and challenges with self-esteem.
Her approach is warm and down-to-earth. Maida uses clear, practical methods and listens first to understand each person's day-to-day struggles. Sessions aim to identify small, doable steps that fit into a client’s routine rather than relying on complex jargon.
Maida works with a range of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She draws from these approaches to help clients change unhelpful thinking, build emotion regulation skills, and strengthen coping strategies for sleep and stress concerns.
She has practiced in outpatient and residential settings and has experience running both individual and group work since 2017. That background informs a flexible style designed to meet real-world needs, such as improving sleep patterns, reducing nightly worry, and managing mood swings.
Maida offers services in English and Spanish and practices as an LMFT in California. People who want to get started can expect straightforward guidance on next steps and a focus on practical changes that ease daily life.
How her approaches translate to online care
Maida commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with insomnia, anxiety, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce worry and calm the body, useful for sleep and stress issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy work. Maida will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. She adapts techniques so they fit into what a client can realistically practice between sessions.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify which online options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy better fits family, school, or work routines. Licensed professionals can use these same approaches remotely to help improve sleep habits, reduce nighttime worry, and build steady coping skills.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maida support?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and parenting issues, and related challenges such as ADHD, bipolar, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical, focusing on listening first and then using straightforward techniques to change thinking and build coping skills.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of experience since 2017, including work in outpatient and residential settings with both individual and group formats.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.