Maria Serrano, LPC

Maria Serrano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She greets clients in both English and Spanish and focuses on everyday concerns like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people reconnect with themselves and with others.

She uses an Existential-Humanistic base in sessions and brings in techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and solution-focused work when helpful. That means conversations focus on values, choices, and noticing patterns that get in the way. Sessions also include practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors that cause distress.

Maria has worked in clinical settings in Mexico and Texas, which informs her cross-cultural perspective. She often helps people who feel stuck after a separation or who struggle with commitment, attachment, or feelings of emptiness. She also addresses issues such as body image, guilt and shame, hoarding tendencies, and communication problems.

In a session someone can expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone and a focus on what matters most to them. Maria aims to help people identify strengths and try small, manageable changes between meetings. She frames therapy as a partnership and encourages practical steps toward clearer choices.

If you prefer Spanish, sessions are available in that language. To begin, follow the site process to start therapy and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How her approaches fit with online work

Maria often uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods in her practice. Client-Centered work focuses on empathetic listening and helping people feel heard as they clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behavior, then tries small, actionable changes to reduce distress.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try techniques that match the client's needs. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made so the person and therapist find a better fit together.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the exact options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let someone join sessions from different locations when schedules demand flexibility. Licensed professionals can adapt conversational, practical, and behavior-focused work to remote sessions, helping clients practice changes between meetings and track progress over time.