- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Regla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and problems with self-esteem. She also supports those facing major life changes and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she works with people across California and internationally.
Maria uses a direct, compassionate style in sessions. She focuses on clear communication skills and practical tools people can use between visits. She listens closely to each person's story and helps them set small, realistic goals. Her bilingual background informs a culturally responsive approach to care.
Her work draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change patterns that fuel anxiety and panic. Mindfulness practices support grounding and reducing overwhelming emotion. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one technique she may use for processing traumatic memories.
Maria also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way she builds a respectful, collaborative relationship. Over time people often report better communication, reduced isolation, and clearer life purpose.
If you are coping with natural or human-caused disaster, caregiver stress, postpartum depression, or first responder issues, she can help you navigate these challenges. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy steps and complete the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Maria often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems like anxiety and panic going. CBT gives concrete exercises and simple homework to try between sessions. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce intense emotion and improve focus.Client-Centered Therapy is another key influence; it means the therapist builds the pace and direction of work around the person's needs. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process, and she will help clients decide which methods match their goals and preferences through collaborative discussion.
The profile does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make practicing skills between sessions more convenient. Licensed professionals and therapists will discuss practical details during the initial scheduling step to find an approach that fits each person's routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Maria supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, intimacy issues, and self-esteem struggles. She also works with life transitions and specific areas like postpartum depression and first responder issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and direct. She focuses on practical skills, clearer communication, and small goals people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMFT credential as a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.