Maria Najera , LCSW

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns she most commonly treats. For stress and anxiety she emphasizes practical, skills-based strategies that teach breathing, grounding, and emotion regulation tools to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. For trauma and abuse she applies trauma-informed methods that prioritize pacing, safety, and processing in ways that help clients make sense of painful experiences and reduce symptom impact. She also supports people coping with addictions and grief by helping them build coping plans, identify triggers, and develop meaningful routines that support recovery and adjustment.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Maria collaborates with each person to assess needs, set goals, and adjust techniques over time so the plan fits personal values and priorities. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy is a joint process guided by the client’s goals.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, fit therapy into busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these modalities to provide effective, accessible support over time.