Therapist profile
Maria Wilson, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW focused on anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Indiana / 34009408A; LCSW, Nevada / 11277-C
- NPI1902308166
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma work
About Maria
Maria Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with 15 years of clinical counseling experience. She is licensed in Indiana and Nevada and works with adults on concerns such as relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting strain, and anger.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens, then helps people name what is happening and pick small, practical steps to try. Sessions typically involve talking through stressors, practicing coping skills, and tracking what changes help in everyday life.
Maria uses a mix of methods that match the problem at hand. She draws on Client-Centered therapy to keep conversations centered on the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills support emotion regulation and managing intense feelings.
She also works with trauma using methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate, and she brings existential ideas when questions about meaning or life transitions come up. Maria has experience helping people with grief, self-esteem, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and parenting issues.
People meet her to sort through communication problems, control issues, codependency, and the stress of major life changes. She can help identify practical next steps, coach toward better patterns, and support clearer decisions about relationships and daily life.
How sessions work
Approaches and how online work can help
Client-Centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities, with the therapist following the person's lead and clarifying what matters most. It helps when someone needs a space to sort thoughts and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods seem useful and try them collaboratively based on the client's goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That process often means trying skills in session and adjusting as needed.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits can help people practice skills in their real routines and keep therapy sustainable alongside daily responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens first, then helps people try concrete skills and small behavior changes.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional clinical counseling experience and a broader 30 years of work with children and families noted in her background.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Nevada and Indiana, and she practices in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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