About Maria
Maria Buchholtz is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on mood disorders and workplace issues and supports people dealing with bipolar disorder and depression. Maria aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and respectful.
She approaches each person with sensitivity and compassion. Conversations are tailored to what the individual needs. Maria builds a plan together with the person in session rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens for practical patterns that affect day-to-day functioning. She helps people name stressors and small habits that keep problems going. Then she works with them to try different ways of coping and problem solving.
Maria also helps people work through grief, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She pays attention to how work life impacts mood and relationships. The focus is on steps that can be used between sessions to make life a little easier.
Her style is straightforward and kind. She aims to create a space where people can talk honestly and begin to change what isn’t working. If someone wants support managing symptoms or improving daily routines, Maria offers practical guidance and ongoing support.
Approaches and online therapy that fit your life
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood symptoms and everyday stress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing small daily habits to improve mood and functioning. This helps when anxiety or low mood interfere with routine tasks and relationships. Another approach emphasizes skills for coping with strong emotions and solving problems at work and home. It teaches concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm and handle stress more effectively.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match the person’s needs and preferences. Together they will adjust the plan as progress is made and new concerns arise.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for full conversations, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options help people fit therapy into daily life and keep ongoing contact with a licensed professional.
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Specialties and expertise
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Also works with
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English