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- CBT techniques
- Grief and self-esteem
- Addiction support
About Maria
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in New York with three years of clinical experience. Maria Brayton focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, self-esteem, and self-love. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central approach and works with people to identify practical steps they can try between sessions.
Maria keeps sessions direct and goal-oriented. She helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to see what helps. Conversations are collaborative; she guides problem-solving and teaches skills for managing symptoms in day-to-day life.
Her background includes three years of practicing as an LMHC in New York. During that time she has worked with people facing mood shifts, substance challenges, and major life transitions. Maria draws on evidence-based techniques to structure sessions and track progress over time.
In the room she focuses on clear strategies such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and activity scheduling. These tools aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase the things that bring relief and meaning. She also addresses grief and self-esteem by breaking larger problems into manageable steps.
Clients who prefer straightforward, skills-based work may find this approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and practical details to ensure they match your needs. To start, follow the site’s process for matching and scheduling a first appointment.
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How CBT is used in online sessions and what to expect
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. This approach is practical and focuses on skills you can use between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which CBT techniques fit their situation and goals. She checks in on what helps and adjusts methods based on progress and preferences.
Confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten some check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use tools like guided worksheets and behavioral experiments during sessions to practice skills in real time. Licensed professionals often combine planning, homework, and brief skills practice to keep therapy focused and actionable.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
Maria helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, self-esteem, and self-love.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a direct, skills-based approach centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns and test small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has three years of professional experience working as a mental health counselor.
What credential and location apply?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices under that credential.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.