- Anxiety
- Relationship stress
- Guilt and shame
About Maria
Maria Molano is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, family strain, trauma, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
Maria uses everyday language in sessions and keeps conversations direct. She asks questions, listens to how problems show up in daily life, and helps people name patterns that feel stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding how past experiences shape current feelings.
Her approach draws from several evidence-based methods. Cognitive-behavioral ideas are used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Elements of psychodynamic thinking help connect current struggles to earlier relationships and emotional experiences. Humanistic and rational-emotive perspectives are woven into the work to address beliefs and personal values.
In practice she works collaboratively to build a plan that fits a person’s goals. That might include short-term tools for anxiety or longer conversations about repeated relationship patterns and shame. She avoids labels that shut down conversation and prefers to focus on what changes would feel meaningful to each person.
People who come for help around guilt and shame often leave sessions with clearer next steps. Maria asks about daily routines, important relationships, and what has been tried before. From there she and the client shape how to move forward, one practical step at a time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Maria draws on cognitive-behavioral work to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. That approach is practical for problems like anxiety, low mood, and some relationship patterns. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how early relationships and repeated patterns influence current reactions, which can be useful when guilt and shame feel rooted in past experiences.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. She will talk with the client about goals, what has helped before, and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on short-term skills, deeper relational themes, or a mix of both, and adjust over time based on what the client finds useful.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find video or phone sessions let them address daily patterns and practice new skills without rearranging their whole schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines practical tools and reflective conversation to identify unhelpful beliefs and repeated patterns contributing to guilt and shame.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical practice experience as a social worker in behavioral health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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