- Stress management
- Life transitions
- Caregiver support
About Maria
Maria Sanchez is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Maria also addresses concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, co-morbidity, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
She works in plain, direct language and helps people name what feels overwhelming. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps for managing symptoms and on clarifying priorities after major life shifts. Maria invites sharing thoughts and feelings without judgment so clients can think clearly about next steps.
Her approach centers on collaborative problem solving and steady skill-building. That can include planning small behavior changes, practicing ways to reduce day-to-day stress, and talking through choices that feel confusing or stuck. She aims to balance short-term coping with attention to longer-term questions about meaning and life purpose.
Maria speaks both English and Spanish. Her work often involves supporting people who are juggling caregiving demands, chronic health issues, or the stresses of aging. She uses straightforward talk and practical exercises rather than technical jargon.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches you may use in online sessions
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete tools and clear thinking. One common method is cognitive strategies that help identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality; this approach helps reduce anxiety and depression by changing patterns of thinking. Another frequent technique is behavioral planning, which breaks larger goals into small, manageable actions to improve daily functioning and reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts techniques based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss what seems most helpful early in care and try different strategies until a good fit emerges.
Practical benefits of working online include being able to fit sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. If you are considering this clinician, confirm the specific session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Many people find online sessions make it easier to keep regular check-ins and to use therapeutic tools between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, co-morbidity, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How would she approach feeling stuck after a big change?
She focuses on straightforward problem solving and practical skill-building. Conversations often include small behavior changes and steps to reduce day-to-day stress while clarifying priorities.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional social work experience working with emotional distress and life transitions. That experience includes supporting people managing caregiving and chronic health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CA LCSW, and practices from California.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.