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- Addictions support
- Relationship concerns
- English and Spanish
About Maria
LMFT (California) with 20 years of experience supporting people with stress and anxiety. Maria E Gonzalez helps people address addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and practices from California.
Maria focuses on direct, practical conversations. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps people break problems into manageable steps. Sessions cover worry, panic, habits related to substance use, and how choices affect relationships and confidence.
Her work includes attention to communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also helps people build self-love and manage social anxiety and phobia. The approach is goal-focused and grounded in everyday tasks people can try between meetings.
Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape treatment plans. She adapts language and pacing to each person and uses clear, concrete strategies rather than abstract theory. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments to those strategies.
Sessions are carried out in a professional setting from California and conducted in English or Spanish. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking, which can reduce worry and social anxiety. Behavioral strategies concentrate on small, repeatable actions people can take to change habits and reduce avoidance, useful for addiction-related behaviors and isolation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That plan is reviewed and adjusted over time based on what is helpful in practice.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also allow someone to use audio-only interactions if that better suits their routine or bandwidth. Licensed professionals adapt session length and focus to match what each person needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and goal-focused. Conversations emphasize clear strategies and small tasks to try between meetings.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience. That time has included helping people manage anxiety, addictions, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription level and location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule a first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.