- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Maria
Maria Migliaccio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life purpose, and career concerns. She also supports people facing parenting strains, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
Maria uses a person-centered approach that focuses on the client’s goals and strengths. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help people manage difficult thoughts and day-to-day stress. Existential ideas are used when questions about meaning, priorities, or next steps are central.
Sessions tend to be practical and action-oriented. Maria helps people break problems into manageable steps and tries different ways of coping until something fits. She works with parents and caregivers on the strain that comes from caregiving and with people who are navigating life changes like divorce, loss, or job transitions.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with diverse clients and experience supporting people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and intellectual disability. Maria also has experience with trauma-informed approaches and with grief and bereavement concerns. She notes an interest in money and financial issues as they affect mental health.
People who feel stuck about what comes next often find it useful to talk through practical choices and small experiments. Maria combines structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy with reflective conversation. This helps people notice what works and what to adjust as they move forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects concerns back, and helps people set goals they actually want to pursue. This approach is useful when someone needs space to sort out values or decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It uses short exercises and clear steps to address anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and decision-making. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them and can reduce stress and reactivity.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss options and try methods that fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can shift over time as new priorities emerge.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use audio-only options if camera use is difficult, or schedule sessions around caregiving and work commitments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, career questions, life purpose, and coping with life changes. Parenting strain, grief, trauma, and relationship issues are also listed.
How does she approach someone unsure about next steps?
Her approach is person-centered and practical. She uses cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness to test small changes and track what helps.
What level of experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working with diverse adult clients and caregivers. That experience includes work with trauma, mood disorders, and ADHD.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to 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.