- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
About Maria
Maria McDermit is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and issues with self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English. Maria helps people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps after a change in work, relationships, or health.
In sessions she encourages straightforward conversation about what is happening now. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Together clients and she map small, practical steps to reduce stress and manage anxiety. For people dealing with addiction she focuses on coping strategies and clearer daily routines.
When relationship or parenting concerns come up, she helps people talk through communication problems and set manageable goals for interactions. She also works with people who feel isolated or who are questioning life purpose and self-love, helping them notice what matters most in day-to-day life. Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide this work.
Her approach is collaborative and results oriented. Sessions aim to clarify immediate concerns and build skills that carry into everyday routines. She asks clients to try small changes between meetings and reviews progress together.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. Cognitive approaches look at thought patterns that fuel anxiety and stress, and show how small shifts in thinking can alter feelings and behavior. Behavioral techniques focus on concrete actions and routines to reduce addictive behaviors, ease anxiety, and strengthen daily coping skills.She treats approach selection as a collaborative process. Early sessions are used to understand immediate concerns, goals, and preferences so the best mix of techniques can be chosen. The client and therapist review what works and adjust methods over time rather than assuming a single approach from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday or to join from different locations. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so more consistent meetings are possible. Licensed professionals often find online work helpful for staying connected while balancing everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, plus self-esteem, communication problems, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses clear conversation to identify patterns and creates small, practical steps to reduce stress and move forward. Work is collaborative and focused on skills that apply day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.