- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Maria
Maria O'Donnell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She emphasizes practical steps and personal strengths. Her style is straightforward and supportive for parents trying to find workable changes.
Maria approaches sessions as a collaboration. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she offers focused tools drawn from evidence-based approaches to help with everyday problems and big turning points.
Background and approach
Her work often centers on improving how people relate to themselves and others. That can mean addressing attachment concerns, codependency, control issues, or healing from past hurt. She also supports those dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and challenges tied to guilt, shame, or forgiveness.
Maria uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to build long-term skills. She also draws on client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to keep work practical and goal-focused. Sessions aim to leave people with clear steps they can try between meetings.
She holds a Florida LCSW, which is listed as her professional credential. Maria has three years of experience in clinical practice and works with individuals who want to strengthen parenting skills and navigate family-related strain. Her approach is warm, direct, and oriented toward concrete change.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maria helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Maria lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps aligned with those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life direction concerns by teaching practical actions rather than only changing thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It gives short-term skills to manage panic attacks, reduce anxious thinking, and change unhelpful habits through experiments and homework.
Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, listening presence that helps people clarify goals and feel understood. When combined with motivational interviewing, it supports commitment to change by building confidence and personal motivation.
Maria treats online work as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and test which approaches fit best. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, client-centered methods, or a blended plan will be most useful based on needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers writing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule.
Questions people ask about Maria
What concerns does Maria address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation, and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining listening with practical steps and clear goals.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with clients on mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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