- Person-centered care
- ACT and CBT
- Adoption and foster care
About Maria
Maria Woods is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people through difficult times. She draws on 14 years of experience and keeps sessions warm and interactive. Maria treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels.
She works with issues like stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care concerns, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and struggles with purpose and isolation. Maria also supports people facing postpartum difficulties, obsessive thoughts or compulsions, and veteran or multicultural challenges.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral ideas. In practice this means noticing painful thoughts, testing new ways of acting, and focusing on what matters most in daily life. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person’s needs.
Maria helps people set realistic goals, practice skills between sessions, and build habits that fit their routines. She speaks plainly and offers step-by-step strategies for coping with strong emotions. The work aims to increase clarity, reduce overwhelming reactions, and improve day-to-day functioning.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability. Maria encourages people to take the first step and offers steady support while they work toward a more fulfilling life.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-guided action rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings; it helps with anxiety, depression, and finding purpose. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the person’s concerns guide the pace and focus of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and uses clear exercises to test new ways of thinking and coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to understand each person's goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can adapt over time as needs change, with the therapist and client checking in about what is and isn't helping.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Because the exact session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking. The focus is on making therapy workable day to day so people can practice new skills and stay consistent with their goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like guilt, shame, and life purpose worries.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm and interactive, with conversational sessions that focus on respect and sensitivity rather than labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a LCSW licensed in Texas and practices as a clinical social worker in that state.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.