Maria Perez, LMHC - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Maria

Maria Perez is a licensed mental health counselor who uses a warm, person-centered style in sessions. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on practical tools for stress, anxiety, and parenting worries. Her approach keeps the parent's goals front and center while working on clearer communication and daily routines.

With eight years practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC, she aims for straightforward, usable strategies rather than long theory talks.

Background and approach

Maria combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change it. She also uses solution-focused methods to set small, measurable goals parents can try between sessions. Common topics she addresses include anger and impulsivity, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges.

Maria also supports caregivers managing stress and burnout and helps people work toward more self-love and forgiveness. Conversations typically center on habits, communication, and realistic steps to ease daily pressure. Sessions mix problem-solving with validation.

Parents can expect specific skill-building and a focus on what works in their home life. She emphasizes short-term wins that build confidence over time. Maria practices in Massachusetts and offers help in both English and Spanish.

She encourages people to take the first step and complete the simple matching questionnaire to begin scheduling sessions.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the client to find their own solutions. Online sessions give space for honest conversation and reflection whether by video or text. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and stress. It works well over video or phone because exercises and homework can be reviewed together in real time. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to immediate goals and small changes that make a difference day to day, which often fits short online check-ins or messaging-based support.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers scheduling flexibility and easier access from home. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions remove screen needs; live chat or text messaging supports quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options can make it simpler to try new skills, follow up on homework, and keep steady progress while balancing family life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maria address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD, plus caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques used as needed to set goals and change unhelpful thoughts.

How much experience does she bring?

Maria has eight years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with the listed concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed in Massachusetts as an LMHC, listed with the credential MA LMHC LMHC9710.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not currently accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire to schedule.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English, Spanish

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