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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Maitey
LCSW in Florida with 12 years of experience, Maitey Etienne helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with adults to talk through practical concerns like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and building self-love.
Maitey starts sessions by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths that can be used to make change. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and helps them turn small insights into workable steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and straightforward strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied in a direct, collaborative way. She aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practice new ways of relating and responding. The work often includes improving communication, managing anxious thoughts, and shifting self-critical beliefs.
Maitey emphasizes practical skill building alongside conversation. That can mean setting short-term tasks between sessions, rehearsing new interaction styles, or naming emotions and their triggers. She frames progress as steady practice rather than perfect outcomes.
People meet her for single-issue help or longer-term support when problems are persistent. To begin, she asks about current concerns, what has helped so far, and immediate next steps the client wants to try.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear strategies. Cognitive approaches help people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Behavioral techniques emphasize small, doable actions such as short exercises in communication, mood-boosting activities, or real-world exposure to situations that cause stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that looks at what the person wants to change and which techniques fit their preferences and daily life.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better fits a day. They can also allow focused work on communication skills, thought patterns, and practical homework between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, collaborative way. The emphasis is on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and practicing skills between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start 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 urgent help numbers.