About Maria
Maria Smartt is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan with 11 years of professional experience. She holds an LMSW and a LISW and brings a steady, practical approach to everyday struggles. Maria aims to make the first step feel manageable and clear for people who are worried or unsure.
She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and anger. Maria also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, issues around self-esteem, relationship and family tensions, and LGBTQ questions.
How Maria works
Her additional interests include adoption and foster care and matters related to veterans and the armed forces. In sessions she uses straightforward conversation to help clients identify what matters most to them. She adapts the pace and tools to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Expect practical, goal-focused work that aims to build skills and small changes over time. Maria blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice different responses, and find what keeps them motivated.
She keeps explanations simple and shows how ideas translate into everyday choices. People who prefer clear guidance and respectful listening may find her style helpful. She invites anyone considering therapy to take the first step and then decide if the fit feels right.
Maria lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Addictions
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Registers | LMSW, LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Using therapy approaches online to make practical change
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client's pace. The therapist helps people name what matters and follows their lead to set goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It is useful for stress, depression, and many daily problems. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to build motivation for change. It helps with addictions, shifting habits, and finding personal reasons to keep going.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. If something does not feel helpful, she adjusts the plan so the sessions remain practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers several ways to connect that suit different schedules and situations. Video calls let people have a longer, face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break from work. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or shorter check-ins when typing feels better than talking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to schedule around daily life.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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