- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
About Maria
Maria Milana is a Florida LMHC with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English for people living in Florida. She notes family of origin issues among her areas of focus.
Maria uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She often combines these with Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. In sessions she talks through unhelpful thoughts, practices grounding and mindfulness skills, and develops concrete strategies for everyday problems.
Her approach centers on practical steps clients can use between sessions. That might look like tracking thought patterns, trying behavioral experiments, or learning distress-tolerance techniques. She also addresses communication problems and codependency by working on clearer boundaries and more direct expression.
Maria has five years of experience supporting people with panic and social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and mood difficulties. She helps clients who are navigating divorce and separation, gender dysphoria related worries, and issues tied to early family roles.
People can expect a collaborative process that focuses on current problems and small measurable changes. Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Maria frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves short exercises and homework that can be reviewed during sessions to address anxiety, depression, and compulsive habits. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and building actions that match those values. ACT can help when people feel stuck by avoidance or when shame and guilt interfere with daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to prioritize based on symptoms, goals, and what the client prefers. That process may shift as progress is tracked or new needs appear. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about the exact session options during the matching and scheduling steps. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed without requiring being on camera the entire time.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods like CBT and ACT while incorporating mindfulness and DBT skills. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and practicing new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience includes work with panic, OCD-related concerns, and mood difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with clients who reside in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients and works with people located in Florida.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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