MaryBeth Underwood , LCSW

MaryBeth Underwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 13 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, supports those coping with addictions, and addresses relationship challenges along with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence concerns.

MaryBeth uses a strengths-based outlook, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and helping them tap into the abilities they already possess to meet difficult situations. She frames the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and acknowledges the effort it takes to get started. Her practice emphasizes practical support and encouragement as clients work toward clearer goals and greater resilience.

Throughout her career she has focused on helping individuals build motivation, improve relationships, and regain confidence, aiming to create an empathetic space where progress is steady and client strengths are central to the work.

Evidence-based approaches and remote therapy options

MaryBeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to common concerns she treats. For stress and anxiety she uses skills-focused interventions that help people build practical coping strategies and improve emotional regulation, supporting day-to-day functioning and reducing overwhelm. For addictions and motivation she applies motivational and relapse-prevention strategies that strengthen commitment to change and teach concrete steps to manage cravings and triggers. For relationship challenges and self-esteem work she emphasizes communication skills and self-compassion practices that help clients repair connections and rebuild confidence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. MaryBeth works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering greater flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, allowing therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.