Maria Caballero, LPC

Maria Caballero is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 22 years of experience. She focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and to manage mood changes. Maria speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing trauma, parenting strain, grief, and career concerns.

She uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try new behaviors that fit daily life. Maria adapts the pace to each person and explains ideas in clear, simple terms.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and actions that affect mood. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships influence feelings. Client-centered techniques help people bring their own goals and values into the work.

Maria’s practice addresses a wide range of concerns. These include family-of-origin issues, forgiveness, immigration-related stress, multicultural and workplace challenges, and post-traumatic stress. She also helps with sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose.

People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult moments. Maria works collaboratively to set clear short-term steps and longer-term goals. She supports people as they test new ways of coping and adjust plans as needed.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Maria often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to explore how relationship patterns shape reactions and needs. That work can help people understand how early and current relationships influence stress and boundaries. Client-centered methods are used as well, emphasizing a respectful, person-led pace so each session follows the client's goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria works together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helping and what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers different ways to fit care into busy lives. Video calls let people see body language and have focused conversations. Phone sessions are helpful when less bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to use alongside work, parenting, or other commitments.