- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and trauma
About Maria
Maria Najera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Maria also helps people address issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, communication difficulties, control issues, and questions about life purpose.
She begins by listening to each person's story and recognizing their strengths. Maria treats clients as the expert of their own life while offering practical support. Conversations focus on clear goals and manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
Sessions typically involve talking through recent problems, identifying patterns that keep difficulties going, and trying small experiments to change unhelpful habits. Maria pays attention to how past relationships and family of origin issues show up now. She also works with people on feelings of guilt, shame, impulsivity, and isolation.
When grief or trauma are present, she helps people name painful experiences and find ways to cope with strong emotions. For those unsure about direction or purpose, Maria supports looking at values, priorities, and next steps. Her style is practical and grounded, aimed at helping people move forward in everyday life.
Maria offers services in English and practices from California. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is working to identify and change patterns that maintain anxiety and low mood, helping people try new behaviors and notice their effects. Another common emphasis is on processing difficult experiences like grief or trauma by naming what happened, tracking reactions, and developing ways to cope with strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client's goals, history, and preferences in the first sessions and then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing conversations during breaks or from different locations. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins when needed or avoid being on camera if that feels better. These practical benefits help make therapy more workable alongside daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also focuses on issues like attachment, abandonment, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She listens for patterns and strengths, then helps set practical goals and small experiments to shift unhelpful habits and move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience providing clinical social work services in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.