- Strength-focused
- English and Spanish
- Skill-building
About Maria
Maria Gimenez-Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, or life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make conversations straightforward and practical. Maria focuses on building a trusting working relationship so clients feel heard and able to try new ways of coping.
Her approach centers on identifying strengths and teaching skills people can use day to day. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. Mindfulness and narrative methods help people notice patterns and rewrite difficult stories they carry.
Maria has supported people facing trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as abandonment feelings, attachment issues, somatic symptoms, and adjustment after separation or disaster. Her style is direct but warm - she partners with clients to set clear goals and practice useful tools between sessions.
Sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time; specific session formats should be confirmed before booking. To begin, a reader would choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Maria approaches therapy as collaborative work aimed at steady, realistic progress.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on what matters to the person and follows their priorities in session. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk and to identify strengths that can be used in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors together. It teaches practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and change routines that keep problems like anxiety or sleep trouble going.
Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice their experience without getting swept away by it. These techniques can be useful for managing stress, improving sleep habits, and reducing reactivity to strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may blend techniques over time as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since specific online formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten check-ins, or choose an option that doesn't require travel. Ask about the current session options when you schedule to find a format that suits your routine and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria commonly help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, grief, relationship strain, and parenting stress, along with trauma-related and adjustment challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has nine years of clinical experience working in therapeutic settings with a variety of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.