- Existential Humanistic
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Maria
Maria Serrano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. Maria also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment questions, body image, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She draws from an Existential-Humanistic base while using practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, naming painful feelings, and testing small changes that can ease day-to-day strain. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at clarifying what matters to the client.
Maria uses solution-focused ideas when people want concrete steps to try between sessions. She helps clients break worries into manageable parts and experiments with different ways of responding. That approach can be useful for relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, and moments of low self-worth.
She offers therapy in English and Spanish and has practiced in both Mexico and Texas. Maria emphasizes collaboration on goals and encourages clients to bring what they already know about themselves into the work. She asks questions, reflects back what she hears, and helps people notice options they might not have seen.
If someone is considering a first session, Maria asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time to talk. The process is intended to be clear and practical from the start.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Maria often blends Client-Centered ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, helping people clarify their values and feelings. CBT looks at unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and tests small behavior changes to reduce distress.She also draws on Internal Family Systems when it fits. IFS helps people map different parts of themselves and understand how those parts interact, which can be useful for shame, guilt, or strong self-criticism. All of these approaches aim to give practical ways to notice patterns and try different responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She discusses options, checks in about what feels useful, and adjusts the plan as sessions progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a workday, save travel time, or use a shorter phone check-in when a full video meeting is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work in remote sessions, and Maria uses practical tools from CBT and IFS that translate to remote conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, body image, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses an Existential-Humanistic foundation combined with CBT and Internal Family Systems to help name those feelings and explore where they come from. The work tends to focus on patterns, practical steps, and gentle experiments outside sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including work in Mexico and in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I meet with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.