- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and narrative work
About Maria
Maria Russo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and adjustments to life changes. Maria also lists family of origin issues among her areas of focus and helps people who are dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and blended family challenges.
She uses clear, person-focused conversation to identify what keeps someone stuck. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, improving communication, and boosting self-esteem. Maria also addresses intimacy-related concerns and patterns that come from how people were raised, helping clients notice repeated roles and expectations that still influence daily life.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work, and she holds the credentials LCSW and CSW in Colorado. Over many years she has worked with people facing addiction, domestic violence aftermath, and the loss that follows major life changes.
Maria’s approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive techniques and narrative work. She helps people test different ways of thinking and telling their stories so choices feel clearer. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change or recovery options.
Conversations tend to be direct and practical. Maria focuses on helping adults build problem-solving skills and clearer communication. People who want to understand how their family background still shapes their behavior may find this approach relevant.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Maria frequently blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name their own priorities and feel understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people test unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.She also draws on narrative therapy to help clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their family roles. That approach can be useful when someone wants to see repeated patterns differently and try new ways of relating. Maria treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative task; she will work with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people choose options that reduce travel time or scheduling friction. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and techniques for virtual sessions so that practical skills, thought work, and narrative exercises still move forward effectively.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, and life changes. Family of origin issues and related patterns are also listed among her focuses.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-focused style with practical steps, mixing listening with cognitive and narrative techniques. Motivational interviewing is used when clients are weighing readiness for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as addiction, relationship concerns, and coping with loss.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds CSW credentials in Colorado.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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