About Maria
Maria O'Donnell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She supports those seeking more motivation, clearer life purpose, or help with parenting and family concerns. Maria keeps the first meetings simple and practical so people feel understood right away.
She uses straightforward conversation to uncover what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on small, doable changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
Background and approach
Maria respects each person's strengths and works from those beginnings rather than assuming what will help. Her approach draws on a mix of methods, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing. She tailors the mix to fit the issue and the person, explaining tools in plain language and practicing them together in session.
Maria is licensed in Florida as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and brings three years of professional experience. She aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative conversation rather than a lecture. Many people come away with clearer priorities, better routines, and improved ability to handle triggers.
For people worried about starting therapy, she emphasizes small steps. The work is paced to match what someone can manage between sessions. Maria helps clients set realistic goals and track progress over time.
Approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and finding direction when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and habits, then practices new, more effective patterns to reduce panic, worry, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's pace and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and life demands. She checks in regularly and adjusts the mix of tools so sessions feel useful and relevant.
Online sessions can fit into busy schedules because they offer video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat or messaging can be a short check-in, a way to process between sessions, or a flexible option for a tight schedule. These formats make it easier to keep momentum and apply new skills in everyday life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English