Maria O'Donnell

Maria O'Donnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients draw on their own strengths to face difficult moments.

Maria approaches sessions in a straightforward and respectful way. She listens first, then helps clients set practical goals. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small steps that lead to change. She encourages people to notice what works for them and to try new coping strategies in everyday life.

Her background includes three years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and practical challenges. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness to help people interrupt unhelpful patterns and build more choice in how they respond to stress.

Sessions also draw on client-centered principles and motivational interviewing to support decision making and increase confidence. When trauma is involved, she works with trauma-focused ideas that prioritize safety and pacing. Maria is attentive to issues that commonly affect women and often helps people connect their goals to values and meaning.

Therapy with Maria is conversational and action-oriented. She welcomes questions about approach and pacing, and partners with each person to find realistic steps forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life direction, and improving motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and supports practical skills to reduce symptoms like panic or persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead.

Figuring out the right approach is part of the process. Maria will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their needs and goals. She adjusts pace and techniques based on what helps the client feel able to try new steps and practice skills between sessions.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work between in-person visits if circumstances change. Licensed professionals and therapists often use remote sessions to keep momentum and support consistent progress.