- Skills focused
- Trauma informed
- Family perspective
About Maria
Maria Phillips is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people facing stress and anxiety, including panic disorder and panic attacks. She also supports those dealing with grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, ADHD-related challenges, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Maria uses a calm, straightforward style and focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions.
She earned a master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Drexel University. Maria blends evidence-based methods with trauma-informed ideas to match each person’s needs and cultural background. Sessions emphasize learning tools to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.
In practice she draws on approaches such as dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, alongside systemic perspectives that look at family patterns. That mix helps when stress, past hurts, or relationship patterns keep showing up in daily life. The aim is steady change through small, usable skills.
Maria often works with people navigating loss, caregiver stress, codependency, and attachment difficulties. She also supports those coping with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. Her work includes attention to issues related to domestic violence and end-of-life concerns where needed.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect three years of counseling experience. People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Many of the methods Maria uses focus on skills people can apply right away. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes building concrete coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication. It can help when panic, impulsivity, or strong emotional reactions feel overwhelming.Acceptance and commitment therapy asks people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach is useful for worry, anxiety, and life changes where avoidance has become limiting.
She also uses systemic or ecosystemic ideas that look at how relationships and family patterns influence current problems. That perspective helps when recurring conflict or family histories shape present-day stress or caregiving strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find which techniques fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That partnership makes it easier to try new skills and adjust plans when something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simple to continue work through relocations or changing life demands while keeping a consistent therapeutic relationship.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maria support?
She supports stress and anxiety including panic disorder and panic attacks, along with grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting stress, ADHD-related struggles, and self-esteem and intimacy concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and straightforward, focusing on teaching skills to manage strong emotions and improve relationship patterns over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of counseling experience working with people facing grief, intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental needs.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Maria?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.