- Strengths-based support
- Trauma and grief
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Eijo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She listens carefully and helps people name what feels overwhelming. Her work often focuses on depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, and stress.
Maria offers practical support for people facing big life shifts. She has long experience supporting adult survivors of abuse, people living with HIV, and those coping with serious illness or end-of-life concerns. She has also worked extensively with the LGBT community and helps people manage addictions and relationship strain.
In sessions she draws on approaches that center the client and build on strengths. Conversations aim to make everyday changes more possible, not just to talk about problems. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral methods to shift thinking and behavior when those patterns cause pain.
Maria also uses solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques to set short-term goals and boost motivation. Existential ideas come into play when people wrestle with meaning, loss, and big life questions. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an eye on what a person wants to try between meetings.
She works in English and Spanish and provides therapy in Florida. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling to make sure they match your needs.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people feel understood and find their own solutions; it is useful for concerns like low self-esteem, grief, and relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact and offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing helps people move through ambivalence and find reasons to make change, which can support work on addictions or lifestyle shifts. Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Over the first few sessions, they will check in and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Online and phone options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Online sessions can reduce travel time and help people schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs. Confirm the current session formats and scheduling before booking to ensure they match individual needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maria help with?
She helps with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and concerns like self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on strengths and short-term goals while also addressing deeper questions about meaning and loss.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults facing a range of life challenges, including survivors of abuse and people with serious illness.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes phone therapy and online therapy as offered formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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