Hi! My name is Maria and I would love the opportunity to work with you to help you resolve whatever is going on! I am a licensed mental health professional in the state of Florida and have been practicing for over 25 years. I am the type of therapist who can usually get to the root of the problem quickly so you can begin to feel better. Most of us feel emotional pain because of relationship difficulties, whether it be with a significant other, siblings, co workers, children, parents, and even friends.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and substance abuse. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WA LMHC LH 61540407
FL LMHC MH6985
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Maria is the best. She understood what I am going through and she is helping me cope
Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
She is amazing! Highly recommend
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Maria has been the calm to my storms. She gives me a new perspective every-time. without being Judgmental. She puts me at ease. I always leave our sessions feeling better about the situation. I am happy I found a counselor I can connect so well to. My mindset and wellbeing has improved because of her help and knowledge.
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Maria Chiodo understands immediately what my issues are. She is supportive and never judgmental. I have been making huge progress since I started our therapy sessions. I would recommend her to anyone I know.
Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very responsive and respectful of concerns.
Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Maria is someone I needed in my life. She has helped me cope with my traumatic past and every time I talk to her, if it's a good week or bad, I feel much better. She makes me realize the deep-rooted pain and brings out emotions I didn't know I felt until we get to the core of things. Very friendly and compassionate. I feel good about myself now and its all with the help of Maria. Thank you
Written on Feb 24, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue