- Existential Humanistic approach
- CBT techniques
- Speaks English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Serrano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Maria combines an Existential and Humanistic outlook with practical methods from other approaches. She helps people notice patterns that get in the way of feeling connected to themselves and others. In sessions she invites honest conversation about values, meaning, and how life changes affect day-to-day choices.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that increase distress. Internal Family Systems ideas are used to map different parts of a person that hold feelings like shame, anger, or fear. Solution-Focused work helps set short-term goals and build small, concrete steps forward.
Her background includes clinical work in Mexico and Texas across community and outpatient settings. That experience informs how she addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, communication problems, divorce, domestic violence, guilt, and impulse-related concerns.
Maria emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical tools. She supports people who want to clarify what matters next after a life change, notice recurring patterns, and try specific strategies to feel more grounded and in control.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria blends Existential-Humanistic work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in session. Existential-Humanistic work focuses on values, meaning, and how life transitions change priorities. It can help when someone is questioning what matters after big changes. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and provides hands-on exercises to reduce anxiety or depression.She also uses Internal Family Systems ideas to name and speak with the parts of a person that hold strong emotions, such as shame or anger. That approach can make emotional patterns clearer and offer practical ways to respond to impulses or self-criticism. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together; the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try approaches that fit the client’s needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them maintain counseling alongside work, child care, or medical appointments without having to rearrange their day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression, plus related areas like abandonment, attachment, body image, and communication problems.
How does she approach people who feel stuck?
Her core approach is Existential-Humanistic, combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Solution-Focused techniques to identify patterns and try practical steps forward.
How many years has she practiced clinically?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in Mexico and Texas in outpatient and community settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and first session work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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