- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Maria
Maria O'Donnell is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues around motivation and self-esteem. Maria also lists life purpose among her areas of focus and helps people who feel unsure about what comes next.
Her style centers on listening and practical conversation. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and focused on real problems people bring from work, family roles, or day-to-day pressures.
Maria uses a mix of approaches to help clients test options and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports identifying values and taking meaningful action even when emotions are difficult.
She also draws on client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to increase clarity and momentum. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they fit the client’s goals, for example reducing panic symptoms or lowering stress.
Many clients come to Maria when they feel stuck after a job change, breakup, or health concern. She focuses on small, practical steps that fit everyday life and on helping people explore what matters next. Her approach aims to be clear, respectful, and goal-oriented.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Maria commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take action aligned with those values, even when anxiety or fear is present. ACT is often helpful for clients who feel stuck about life purpose or big transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress and panic going. CBT is practical and focused on skills that can be practiced between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying an ACT exercise for values-based decision making, adding CBT skills for panic, or drawing on motivational interviewing to increase momentum.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting and life purpose questions.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach is practical and conversational, using client-centered work and coaching elements to identify small steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Florida.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.