- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Maritza
She helps people manage stress so it stops running their day. She teaches skills for coping with anxiety and depression and supports people working through addictive behaviors. She also addresses trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and the effects of early life experiences on current patterns.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She believes each person deserves dignity and compassion and that therapy should be shaped around the individual. She aims to build trust and to partner with clients so they feel heard and understood.
Sessions often focus on clear, usable tools and on understanding patterns that repeat over time. Techniques draw on attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and emotionally focused principles to match each person's needs. The goal is practical change rather than abstract theory.
Maritza also addresses life transitions such as midlife shifts, career questions, parenting strain, and grief. She brings long experience with diverse cultural and sexual orientation backgrounds and supports people coping with mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses. In practice this means talking about past relationship patterns and noticing how they show up now, which can help with intimacy, trust, and family of origin issues.Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental support while clients set the pace and topics for change, useful for building self-esteem and exploring life purpose.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk to the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals so sessions are as useful as possible.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maritza focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting, career changes, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and respectful. She uses practical skills and explores patterns from early life to help people change how they respond to challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 36 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background includes work with diverse cultural and sexual orientation backgrounds.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and maintains practice in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located where she is licensed.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.