Maria Britt , LPC

Maria Britt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach to clinical work. She earned a BA in Psychology and an MS in Clinical Psychology from Mississippi State University, and completed an Ed.S. in Educational and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri. With training across education and clinical settings, she has worked with both adolescents and adults and has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, career transitions, substance use and recovery, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and empathetic, focused on meeting each person where they are and honoring individual strengths, resilience, and self-determination. She blends person-centered principles with evidence-informed methods - including strength-based work, cognitive-behavioral strategies, brief solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and reality-oriented interventions - adapting tools and pacing to fit each client’s goals. She may also offer worksheets or reflective exercises to promote insight and practical skill-building.

Maria aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space that supports exploration, growth, and problem-solving. She collaborates with clients to tailor treatment plans that align with their needs and preferences, whether they are seeking support for everyday stressors or guidance through larger life changes.

Applying Evidence-Based Approaches Through Online Therapy

Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them. This approach is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping and decision-making. Mindfulness-based practices cultivate present-moment awareness and stress management through simple attention and breathing strategies; these practices can help with emotional regulation, rumination, and reactions to stressful events. Person-centered work emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own goals, creating a collaborative environment that supports self-discovery and empowerment.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Maria Britt uses an individualized, collaborative process to explore which methods fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting pace and techniques as progress unfolds. The aim is to match evidence-informed tools to the priorities each person brings.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for scheduling and participation. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and other commitments, while allowing therapists to deliver structured interventions, skills coaching, and ongoing support across different communication styles.