About Maria
Maria Brayton is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She emphasizes respect and compassion in every session and focuses on building self-love alongside symptom relief. Maria uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters to each person.
She adapts her approach and treatment plan to a client’s situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all method. That means sessions can look different depending on whether someone needs short-term tools or longer exploration.
How Maria works
Her practice centers on practical skills people can use between sessions. Maria draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She pairs that work with supportive coaching to build confidence and steady coping strategies.
With three years of professional experience and an active New York LMHC credential, Maria focuses on clear goals and measurable steps. She aims to make progress feel achievable, not overwhelming, and to celebrate small gains along the way. People who meet with her often leave sessions with simple exercises to practice.
The overall goal is to reduce distress and strengthen self-compassion so daily life becomes easier to manage. Maria encourages open conversation and works at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
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What Maria works with
The areas below are the ones Maria selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How CBT and Online Sessions Come Together
Maria primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviors and try practical experiments that can reduce symptoms. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation, and it focuses on skills you can use between sessions.The approach is collaborative. Maria works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She helps decide whether to focus on short-term skills, longer work on mood patterns, or a mix of both based on what someone needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation similar to in-person work. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging give flexible, brief touchpoints for check-ins, homework, or when scheduling makes longer sessions difficult.
These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and let people choose how they prefer to engage. Maria will discuss which format or combination of formats is likely to support each person’s goals and day-to-day routine.
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