About Maria
Maria Williams is a licensed social worker in Michigan with eight years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She meets people where they are and works to build practical steps forward. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she focuses on what feels doable day to day.
She uses a mix of proven methods to tailor sessions to each person. Maria draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking patterns.
How Maria works
She uses client-centered methods to listen closely and shape goals around what matters to the individual. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolbox for people who want help finding motivation or making changes. Solution-focused work emphasizes small, concrete steps that lead to measurable progress.
Internal Family Systems ideas can help people understand parts of themselves that feel stuck or in conflict. Maria often helps people manage parenting stress, caregiver strain, blended family challenges, and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with infidelity, control issues, life purpose questions, and multicultural concerns.
Her work includes focus on women's issues and young adult concerns. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Maria tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs, helping them set realistic goals and track progress.
She encourages small changes that add up to better coping and greater self-love over time.
Maria lists 5 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
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How Maria’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, asks open questions, and helps clarify goals so sessions feel relevant and respectful.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions break problems into manageable parts and teach practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses gentle, goal-focused conversation to build drive and commitment to next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps most.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, homework support, or for people who prefer writing over talking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into daily routines.
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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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