Maritza Ejenbaum , LCSW

Maritza Ejenbaum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 36 years of professional experience helping people navigate life’s difficult moments and grow into stronger, more resilient versions of themselves. She has provided psychotherapy across the lifespan, working with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, sexual orientation, and spiritual backgrounds, and has practiced under licenses in both Florida and North Carolina.

Her clinical focus includes helping individuals manage stress so it does not dominate daily life, teaching practical skills to cope with anxiety and depression, and addressing addictive behaviors and relationship challenges. She also supports clients who are processing trauma and abuse, guiding them toward greater empowerment and understanding of how early life experiences influence present-day patterns. Improving self-esteem, self-confidence, and a sense of self-worth are central goals in her work.

The principles that guide her practice emphasize respect, dignity, and compassion for every person who seeks help. She views the choice to pursue therapy as an act of courage and growth, and she sees it as the therapist’s responsibility to earn trust through consistent, collaborative care. Believing that one size does not fit all, she tailors therapeutic approaches to each individual’s needs and style to increase the likelihood of meaningful change.

Maritza values mutual respect and partnership in the therapeutic relationship and honors the bravery it takes to begin the work of healing and personal development.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Maritza blends evidence-informed approaches to meet each person's unique needs, with particular emphasis on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps clients address attachment issues, intimacy concerns, and the long-term effects of early life experiences. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that honors the client's autonomy and supports personal growth, which is especially helpful for those facing self-esteem, life purpose, or midlife concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills for identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maritza works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors interventions so therapy fits the individual's style and circumstances rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats make ongoing support more accessible, allow consistent progress even when in-person sessions are difficult, and enable clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them.