Maria Gonzalez, LMHC

Maria Gonzalez is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and direct.

Her style centers on listening carefully and adapting sessions to each person's needs. Conversations focus on everyday thoughts and habits, practical coping tools, and small changes that can reduce distress. She treats obsessions, compulsions, phobias, and motivation challenges with focused, step-by-step work.

Maria uses several therapeutic approaches to shape treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's goals and experience at the center of planning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions are tailored to what a person needs that week, whether that means skill practice, reviewing progress, or talking through a recent loss. The emphasis is on practical strategies that fit into everyday life.

Maria is licensed in Florida as an LMHC. If you are ready to begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience in every session. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows each person's goals so the work stays relevant and respectful. This approach helps people feel heard while they try new ways of thinking and acting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses short exercises and practical homework that can fit into daily routines to reduce anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and handling stressful moments more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean starting with listening, then introducing CBT exercises or DBT skills when those tools seem useful.

The biography does not specify which online session types are offered. Before booking, confirm the session options that suit your schedule and comfort. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and what practical arrangements make sessions easier to keep.