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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD support
About Maria
LMHC in New York with 35 years of clinical experience, Maria McQuade helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD. She focuses on practical support for self-esteem, panic, social anxiety, and life purpose. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skill-building rather than long theory talks.
Maria listens for what is causing day-to-day difficulty and then works with each person to address those problems. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and reduce symptoms. Conversations are direct and focused on small, usable steps that can be practiced between sessions.
Her work includes attention to trauma and abuse, including post-traumatic stress and panic disorder. Maria also helps people who want to understand control issues and develop more self-love. She frames challenges in concrete terms and looks for strategies that fit a client's schedule and routines.
With deep clinical experience, she draws on methods that have research support rather than a single preferred school of thought. That means assessing what a person needs, teaching tools for emotion regulation, and revising plans when something isn’t working. Progress is tracked by what a client can do differently in daily life.
Clients should expect straightforward conversations about goals, symptoms, and daily habits. Maria asks about current struggles, offers specific practices to try, and reviews how those practices are helping. The emphasis is on noticeable changes people can use between appointments.
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Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach she draws on teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and panic. It focuses on recognizing triggers, practicing breathing and grounding exercises, and testing new behaviors in small steps. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories at a pace they can manage, then building skills to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That process includes reviewing what has helped in the past, trying specific practices, and adjusting the plan based on what works for the client.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can help fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time and making scheduling easier. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce the time barrier for combining therapy with work or school commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, control issues, self-esteem, self-love, post-traumatic stress, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize insight and coping strategies that people can apply between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of clinical experience. That experience informs a straightforward, skill-focused way of working.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York. Her practice is located in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.