- Strengths focused
- Skills oriented
- Values guided
About Maria
Maria O'Donnell is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. She also supports people working through relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and struggles with motivation. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, centered on each person's strengths and goals. She encourages small first steps and recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage.
With three years of professional experience, Maria focuses on practical skills you can use between sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses mindfulness exercises to help with overwhelming feelings and to return attention to the present moment.
Maria also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action, and she incorporates client-centered listening to make space for each person's story. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people feel stuck or unsure about change.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for the individual. Maria aims to translate clinical ideas into simple steps and small experiments you can try during the week. She highlights practical tools for managing panic symptoms and reducing daily stress.
People looking to begin can expect a calm, goal-focused conversation that centers their priorities. Her practice is based in Florida and services are provided in English.
How approaches like ACT, CBT, and mindfulness help online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when strong feelings are present. It is useful when worry or avoidance keeps someone from doing things they care about.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical exercises. It often helps reduce the intensity and frequency of panic symptoms by changing reactions to anxious thoughts.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to notice sensations and emotions without getting swept away. This can be helpful during moments of panic or when stress feels overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try strategies that fit the situation, and adjust plans as needs change. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. They can also let people use audio-only options when camera-free sessions are preferable, or prioritize live conversation when interaction helps more. Ask about current scheduling and format options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and motivation. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her additional focus areas.
What is her general counseling style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens in a client-centered way and helps translate ideas into small, practical steps.
What experience does she bring?
Maria has three years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.