About Maria
Maria Luna is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and ADHD-related challenges. She holds credentials as an LMSW and LCSW and practices in Wisconsin. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at people who want practical help and clearer day-to-day coping.
She uses several approaches to meet different needs. Sessions often focus on clear goals, like reducing overwhelm, improving sleep, or managing distractibility. Conversations move between learning simple skills and looking at patterns that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Maria draws from acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and still act in line with their values. She also uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space where someone can say what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used when clients want concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background includes five years of clinical experience working with stress, trauma, compassion fatigue, and issues around self-esteem and identity. She also supports people facing career transitions, chronic health concerns, and complicated grief. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy button. Maria aims to partner with each person to build manageable, real-world steps toward feeling better.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose small actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and the daily challenges of ADHD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and functioning; it works well for anxiety, depression, and managing routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity.The therapist will work with each person to find which approach fits best. That can mean using ACT ideas one week and CBT skills the next. Decisions are made together based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in real life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video gives face-to-face conversation for skill practice and coaching. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, reflections, and reminders between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while still working with a licensed professional.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin, Michigan
- Languages
- English
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