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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Maria
LMSW, LISW social worker licensed in Michigan and Ohio with 11 years of clinical experience, Maria Smartt helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. She also addresses parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related matters. Maria lists adoption and foster care, and veteran and armed forces issues as additional focus areas.
Maria uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she listens to what matters most to each person and then works on concrete steps. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small changes that add up over time.
Sessions typically involve talking through problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways of responding. When motivation is low she uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people find reasons to change and to set realistic goals. CBT tools are used to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to try different responses.
Maria aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She helps people break big problems into manageable tasks and tracks progress together. The emphasis is on clear goals, steady work, and using approaches that fit each person's needs and preferences.
Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details. To begin, follow the site's process to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. In practice this means sessions concentrate on what matters most to the client and on building a working relationship that guides decisions about goals and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or anger. CBT sessions include practical exercises, simple skill practice, and short homework tasks to use between meetings.
Motivational Interviewing is used when motivation for change is mixed. It helps people clarify their own reasons for change and set realistic, manageable goals rather than imposing steps from the outside.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as those needs become clearer. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to try first and how to measure progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises so they work in a virtual setting and help clients practice skills between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and self-esteem concerns, along with relationship, family, LGBT, and anger issues. Adoption and foster care and veteran and armed forces issues are listed as additional focus areas.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Her documented approaches are Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and practicing concrete skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That timeframe describes her overall practice history.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LMSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and Ohio. Her practice location is Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription chosen and the client's location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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