Maria Richardson, LMHC

Maria Richardson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical strategies to reduce stress and anxiety and to build stronger self-esteem. Maria speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy approachable and clear for people taking their first step toward help.

She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. Sessions often include straightforward exercises and small behavioral experiments to try between meetings. This keeps work focused and tied to everyday life.

Maria helps people cope with grief and loss through steady, paced conversations and practical coping tools. For relationship strains she focuses on communication skills and clearer expression of needs. She also supports people wrestling with life purpose, midlife transitions, and developing self-love.

Her counseling style is warm and nonjudgmental. Maria prioritizes a calm space where feelings can be named and worked through. She encourages short-term goals alongside longer personal growth work.

Clients who choose her can expect a direct, collaborative approach. Sessions include skill-building, reflection, and concrete steps to try between appointments. Maria values clarity and progress that fits each person’s life circumstances.

CBT-informed care through online sessions

Maria uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and practice more helpful responses. CBT sessions often include clear steps to change thoughts and behaviors, worksheets, and small homework tasks that make progress visible. These methods are commonly used for anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. Together they set priorities, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what works and what doesn’t.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite work, family, or travel commitments.