- Family conflict
- Trauma recovery
- Parenting support
About Maria
Maria Zavala is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting stress, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Maria focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She listens to each person’s concerns and helps them name patterns that get in the way. Then she and the client try behavioral changes, thought work, or new ways of talking with others to test what helps.
Her background includes work with people navigating separation, divorce, blended family issues, and immigration-related stress. She also supports clients dealing with chronic illness or pain, feelings of shame or guilt, and impulsivity. Maria brings several evidence-based methods into sessions depending on the problem at hand.
Therapy sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Maria uses a mix of client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral tools to address thoughts and actions that maintain distress. Mindfulness and existential ideas are used to help people find meaning and steady attention in hard moments.
People who choose her often want clear steps and a therapist who will speak plainly. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online pathway listed on the profile. Costs vary by location and are billed through a cancelable subscription.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the client and uses reflective listening to clarify concerns and goals. It helps when someone needs a straightforward space to sort out feelings and decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses short experiments and practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts.
Mindfulness techniques help people notice moment-to-moment experience and reduce reactivity. These practices are often paired with other approaches to manage stress and persistent pain.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. Talk with the therapist during the matching steps to learn which session formats are offered and what will work best for your situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and depression. Additional areas include blended family issues, chronic illness, infidelity, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and focused on steps you can try between meetings. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and existential questions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of family and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost of sessions?
Costs vary with location. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the provided booking steps.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.