Welcome! My name is Maricarmen (Maria) Clapp. I am glad to see that you decided to take time for yourself and look into what is bothering you right now. We all need some support, guidance, and an honest ear from time to time to get us back on track. I am here to help you do that.
I am a licensed mental health counselor, certified addictions counselor, and certified school counselor (K-12). I have over 20 years of experience assisting youth and families, adults, and older adults in dealing with negative emotions and behaviors that lead to not feeling good about oneself, misusing medication, or abuse alcohol and other drugs.
My primary focus is connecting with you and establish a trusting and honest relationship, not so much on the specific labels or diagnoses. I practice a holistic approach, looking at several aspects of your life that may be misaligned, and thus may be causing you stress. I follow a solution-focused approach, based on cognitive-behavioral strategies, and supported by a client-centered framework. I work with youth (13 and up) as well as adults (18 and up), and older adults (70 and up).
I have experience assessing and providing psychoeducational programs in parenting and anger management, as well as counseling to individuals dealing with legal issues including domestic violence, anger management, DUI, or other misdemeanor charges that have been court-ordered to complete mental health services. I also have experience assisting youth in the spectrum who have social difficulties at school and with peers.
I hold a bachelor's in Psychology, a master's in Mental Health Counseling, and a doctorate in Organizational Leadership. I believe that all of us are leaders in some capacity in our lives. Feeling empowered and in charge of your life often leads to a more positive and productive life for yourself and for others around you.
Let’s connect soon!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH6096
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Maria Clapp. 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.
Dr. Clapp is a wealth of knowledge and has helped me in a short time understand some things I’ve been struggling with for a while. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Clapp is a great listener but also great at helping me think through actionable steps to handle my problems. She's done more for my anxiety and guilt than any other therapist before.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Clapp is very well.
Therapy is very good, as it is an accompaniment in difficult times and a great emotional support.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
she is excellent.
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Excellent choice … she is very professional y a good listener… además tiene buen sentido de humor.
Written on May 03, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Clapp es una excelente proveedora de salud mental. Desde que estoy tomando terapia con ella eh aprendido bastante de mi persona y de cómo saber manejar mis emociones y pensamientos. Gracias Dr. Clapp por su dedicación y gran ayuda.
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes