Hello and Welcome,
I am Maria Daly, a skilled therapist licensed to serve clients who are residents of Illinois. My experience over the past 12 years has been counseling adults coping with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, aging, and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as other areas.
My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and patient. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their experiences and discuss issues that they face and are seeking assistance with.
My goal is to work together toward healing/acceptance or whatever the goal may be that promotes a happier and healthier functioning client.
I believe that having an understanding of why we suffer emotionally is important to processing and working through our past and present experiences. Therefore, in guiding clients (you) with education, and then building on that knowledge, helps to promote psychological growth and mastery of your own life.
I realize that, at times it takes courage to reach out for help and I admire you for taking a step toward a more fulfilled and happier life. I am here to support and empower you on that journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.018605
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maria Daly. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Maria is a breath of fresh air. She has a fun personality and so easy to talk to. She provides excellent resources and encourages my journaling. I am very thankful for the help she has given me. I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Maria is a wonderful listener and support.
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Maria makes me feel like someone cares and wants to help without making me feel inadequate as a person
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
maria is very sweet and lets you discuss what you need to before jumping in and putting her help in. she likes to repeat what is said so she can make sure she understands correctly before giving advice and help so that it is done accurately and can give the best support
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
Very thoughtful and caring. Always willing to provide mental health education and approach new issues in a multi-facted approach.
Written on Oct 13, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Maria is absolutely phenomenal. I have only felt truly seen and heard by 2 other therapists in my life before her and Maria is as supportive and kind and comfortable to talk to. After 3 weeks as her client, I am thankful from the depths of my soul for how easy it's been to connect with her and know for sure she's truly listening, taking great notes, and giving me the time and space I need to put to words the horrific childhood and early adult years of my life. Maria doesn't leave me feeling judged, just cared about and respected. I think she's going to be very patient with me, while helping me stay grounded in my day to day life now. We definitely seem to have a groovy kind of bond and understanding of each other's talents. I thank her daily in my head for our sessions, because I have had so many fewer intrusive thoughts, panic attacks and night terrors since we began. Maria gives me hope that I can get my past sorted out without derailing my world today.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd