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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Maria
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience, Maria Coyle helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes using client-centered work and practical techniques. She works with adults and young adults on concerns such as ADHD, addictions, eating and food-related issues, self-harm, personality disorder features, and relationship or parenting stresses.
Maria focuses on understanding each person's situation and building clear steps forward. Sessions use client-centered principles, where the person's priorities guide the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify patterns of thought and behavior that make problems harder to manage. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused approaches support concrete change and short-term goals.
Her background includes school-based counseling and private practice work across many cultural and ethnic backgrounds. That experience informs how she talks about grief, trauma, and adolescent concerns with people who are juggling family and life demands. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside reflective conversation.
In session, Maria helps people identify specific problems and try small changes to see what works. She uses measurement and follow-up to adjust plans when needed. The approach is collaborative and aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable.
People looking for help with eating issues, self-esteem, anger, or young adult challenges will find a blend of short-term techniques and ongoing exploration. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options to match their needs.
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How these approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's agenda and lived experience. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most and follows the client's lead to set priorities and topics for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online work often includes tracking patterns, trying behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills between meetings to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing helps when readiness to change is mixed. It uses guided conversation to explore ambivalence and build motivation for steps such as addressing addictions or shifting eating behaviors.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with the person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust plans based on what proves helpful. The process is cooperative and iterative rather than fixed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving by reducing travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a brief session is more appropriate, and for sessions that do not require being on camera when that helps the person engage.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem problems.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Client-Centered Therapy guides the conversation around the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are used as practical tools to set goals and try new strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working in school settings and private practice. That experience includes work with adolescents and adults from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats do sessions take?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are cost and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.