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- CBT
- Trauma-focused therapy
- English and Tagalog
About Maria
LMFT in California with 15 years of clinical experience, Maria Froilan focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. She also helps people manage life changes, parenting strain, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Maria offers therapy in English and Tagalog and practices from a strengths-based perspective.
Maria frames clients as the experts in their own stories. She listens for practical patterns that keep problems going and works with people to try different ways of responding. Sessions often include setting small, doable goals and testing new coping skills between meetings.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That means identifying thoughts and behaviors that increase distress, and using structured steps to shift them. For trauma-related concerns she focuses on processing difficult memories and on building skills to manage strong reactions.
Maria aims for clear, step-by-step work rather than long explanations. She helps people break big problems into manageable tasks. Conversations cover communication, mood regulation, sleep habits, and strategies for daily life.
People who value practical tools and short-term skill-building often find this approach useful. Maria supports clients who need help with relationship problems, parenting pressures, career transitions, and stress tied to chronic conditions. The first appointments typically review priorities, set goals, and choose a method to try next.
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How Cognitive and Trauma-Focused Work Translate to Online Sessions
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic memories. It uses gradual pacing, grounding skills, and structured ways to process strong reactions. This approach is often used for post-traumatic stress, abuse-related difficulties, and ongoing trauma symptoms.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. It uses practical exercises, behavior experiments, and brief homework tasks to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and change unhelpful routines. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, phobias, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a client's goals, symptoms, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can be adjusted over time if a different focus would suit the client's needs better.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling around work or family commitments and fewer travel needs. Remote work can make short check-ins and regular skill practice simpler to fit into a week. The biography did not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking to learn whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Tagalog
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Other areas include parenting strain, sleep issues, career concerns, bipolar mood problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her documented approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She uses these to target unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, and trauma reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on the listed concerns. That experience informs her practical, skills-based style.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to see whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
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