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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- Attachment issues
About Maria
Maria Najera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Maria works in English and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people move forward from difficult experiences.
Maria centers sessions on each person's strengths and life story. She treats the person as the expert on their experience and helps them identify practical steps that fit their situation. Sessions are meant to clarify what is getting in the way now and to build skills for handling those moments.
Her practice commonly addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, family of origin patterns, and communication or control issues that affect daily life. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. The focus is on real problems and real strategies rather than jargon.
Maria frames grief and trauma work around coping and rebuilding routines that support functioning. For addictions and mood concerns she works on small, consistent changes that reduce harm and improve mood over time. She uses straightforward talk therapy and practical tools in session.
To start a client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted; sessions are conducted in English in California.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Maria describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In practice that means focusing on clear, research-backed strategies such as skill-building for emotion regulation and structured talk to process difficult events. These methods aim to reduce distress and improve daily coping for issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.For grief and trauma she emphasizes coping strategies and rebuilding daily routines that support functioning. For addictions and mood concerns she focuses on small, consistent behavior changes that reduce harm and lift mood over time. Each approach is explained in simple terms and practiced in sessions so clients can use the tools between meetings.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Maria works with each person to identify which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts plans as progress is made and as challenges change, so clients help shape what methods are tried.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that are brief when schedules demand it. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about timing, length, and the practical arrangements that best fit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and related issues.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and straightforward talk therapy. The approach emphasizes skills and practical steps to manage problems day to day.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has seven years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience is practiced in California settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details should be checked during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session. That initiates the process of meeting and planning next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.