About Maria
Maria Morales-Abaroa is a licensed professional clinical counselor, LPCC, practicing in Minnesota. She provides direct, respectful care in both English and Spanish. Maria focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
Maria began her clinical work in Mexico using a family systems perspective before moving to Minnesota about five years ago. Since then she earned licensure as an LPCC and has worked with adults facing a range of concerns, including post-traumatic stress, communication problems, attachment issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.
How Maria works
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She listens first, then adapts the conversation and plan to each person’s circumstances. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with room to process emotions and build new coping skills.
Maria often supports people coping with addiction-related problems and the emotional fallout of trauma and abuse. She also helps clients strengthen self-love and confidence while addressing depressive symptoms and anxiety that get in the way of daily life. She offers therapy in Spanish and English and uses a tailored approach to match each person’s needs.
Maria emphasizes respect and sensitivity while working collaboratively to set realistic steps toward change.
What Maria works with
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Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Maria uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach centers on building coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching people breathing, grounding, and thought-management strategies that can be used during difficult moments. Another approach addresses recovery from trauma and addictions by helping clients identify triggers, develop healthier routines, and process past hurts at a pace that feels manageable.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Maria works collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts methods over time, checking in regularly to make sure the work feels helpful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face connection; phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, quick coping suggestions, or when typing feels easier. These options help people fit helpful therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
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