- Trauma-informed support
- Sleep and rest focus
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Eijo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She brings long experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She also supports adults who have survived abuse and those facing serious illness, grief, or end-of-life concerns.
She has worked extensively with the LGBT community and helps people navigate identity and related stressors. Maria speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida as an LMHC. She draws on clear, practical methods to help people find what works for them.
In sessions Maria focuses on identifying strengths and building everyday skills. She uses client-centered conversations to understand each person's goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or ambivalent about change. Solution-focused ideas are used to set short-term goals and measure small wins.
People often come for help with sleep and rest concerns alongside mood difficulties, and Maria brings attention to habits and routines that affect sleep. She also offers phone and online sessions; readers should confirm current session options when arranging appointments.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps the person name goals and strengths. This approach is useful when someone needs an open, empathetic space to make sense of what they are facing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that can improve mood and daily functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds. Clients collaborate on what feels useful, and the plan can change over time as progress is made.
Maria offers online therapy and phone sessions as noted in her biography. These options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Confirm the current session formats and scheduling details before booking so you know which options are available.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maria address?
She helps with depression, anxiety, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and stress-related problems. Other areas include addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and sleep or resting difficulties.
What is her general style in therapy?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversations to focus on strengths. Sessions emphasize clear steps, short-term goals, and real-life skills you can try between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of life challenges, including long-term work with the LGBT community and people facing serious illness.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography lists phone therapy and online therapy. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.