- Warm and respectful
- Focus on thinking
- Mindfulness and action
About Maria
Maria Valtierra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona who focuses on helping people with everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of living well. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, and many mood-related struggles. Maria speaks English and Spanish and brings a warm, respectful manner to sessions.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. She uses client-centered techniques so conversations follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas are woven into sessions to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try out new habits.
Maria has 12 years of experience offering counseling to people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, parenting challenges, eating and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and problems with anger or self-esteem. She also supports people facing immigration-related stress, veteran and armed forces issues, caregiver strain, and financial worries.
In a session she aims to be warm, interactive, and practical. Expect to talk through current struggles, notice patterns in thinking and behavior, and plan small steps you can use between visits. She will work with clients to shape goals and adjust plans as needed.
Maria encourages people who are ready for change to take the next step. To begin, you will complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the available options.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. She uses client-centered techniques so conversations follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas are woven into sessions to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try out new habits.
Maria has 12 years of experience offering counseling to people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, parenting challenges, eating and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and problems with anger or self-esteem. She also supports people facing immigration-related stress, veteran and armed forces issues, caregiver strain, and financial worries.
In a session she aims to be warm, interactive, and practical. Expect to talk through current struggles, notice patterns in thinking and behavior, and plan small steps you can use between visits. She will work with clients to shape goals and adjust plans as needed.
Maria encourages people who are ready for change to take the next step. To begin, you will complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the available options.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD
Additional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsImmigration issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English, Spanish
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist shape conversations around the client's priorities and immediate concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses small experiments to change unhelpful patterns; online work can include talking through thought records and practicing new behaviors between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment with gentle exercises to reduce reactivity and support self-awareness, which can be guided during sessions and practiced afterward.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying different techniques and adjusting plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments to align with work or caregiving schedules. It can also make brief check-ins simpler when a shorter session is useful, or let someone choose an option that does not require being on camera. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your day-to-day needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maria address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting worries, grief, addictions, trauma, and many mood-related concerns such as bipolar and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, respectful, and interactive. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.