Maria Phillips, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Maria

Maria Phillips is a licensed professional counselor who works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. She helps people facing trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, and intimacy-related or self-esteem struggles. Maria also supports those coping with career changes, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

She practices in Pennsylvania and speaks English. Maria trained at Drexel University where she earned a master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling. She brings three years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at meeting each person where they are. She uses practical techniques to help people notice patterns, manage strong emotions, and try new ways of relating. Her work draws on methods shown to help with trauma, mood, and relationship problems.

Maria uses approaches that focus on thoughts and behaviors, emotion regulation skills, and values-based action. She also considers family dynamics and the systems around a person when addressing conflicts and caregiving stress. Therapy with her is collaborative.

She helps clients set goals and chooses strategies that fit a client's needs and lifestyle. Over time many people build clearer boundaries, reduced reactivity, and better communication with important people in their lives. Practical issues are part of her process.

Maria notes concerns such as abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life matters, and panic symptoms among areas she addresses. Her style is straightforward and focused on achievable change.

Evidence-informed approaches for online family and relationship work

Maria uses therapy methods that help people manage strong emotions and rebuild connections. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them. It can help with depression, life changes, and improving day-to-day choices.

Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness. These skills are helpful for panic, impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship conflicts. Maria also incorporates family-centered, systems-minded work to look at patterns between people and reduce repeated conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will review goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to a person's needs and values rather than assuming a single path.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. These formats allow flexible scheduling, ongoing skill practice between sessions, and easier access from home. Many clients find the range of options useful when balancing work, caregiving, and appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Maria supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, ADHD, intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients learn skills for emotion regulation, communication, and managing conflict.

What training and experience does she have?

She earned a master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University and has three years of clinical experience working with individuals and families.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, with license number PA LPC PC013867, and practices in Pennsylvania.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She meets with clients using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Pennsylvania
Languages: English

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