Maria Regla, LMFT

Maria Regla is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, coping with trauma, or facing major life changes like a midlife crisis. Maria speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy approachable and practical for everyday life.

Her sessions focus on clear, usable tools rather than jargon. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thinking and dialectical skills to manage strong emotions.

Maria has worked with clients dealing with intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, panic attacks, and postpartum depression. She also supports those handling caregiver stress, isolation, and the fallout from disasters or separation. Her approach emphasizes building communication skills and restoring a sense of purpose.

She blends mindfulness practices and EMDR-informed work when trauma memories or intense distress are involved. Maria describes the process as collaborative: she and the client decide which strategies fit best. Sessions aim to help people feel steadier day to day and more confident in making choices.

Maria keeps language straightforward and meets people where they are. She encourages small, sustainable changes and helps clients track progress. People who want practical steps and compassionate listening often seek her out.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and making sure the session follows the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach still center the person's goals and values, with the therapist helping clarify what matters most and offering supportive feedback.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote work CBT often includes short homework, practical exercises, and step-by-step skill building to reduce anxiety or manage panic attacks.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and steady attention. These techniques adapt well to remote sessions and can be practiced between meetings to help with stress and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what is helping and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because session formats are not detailed here, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions let them schedule a shorter check-in during a break, avoid travel time, or use fewer technical resources when needed.