Therapist profile
MAIDA FERRAES, LMFT
LMFT focused on family and parenting concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About MAIDA
MAIDA FERRAES is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep problems, addiction, and mood disorders. MAIDA speaks English and Spanish and has experience in both individual and group settings.
She often uses straightforward, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily life. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people facing substance use or motivation-related challenges. Sessions typically involve practical strategies, behavioral experiments, and short-term goals.
MAIDA has worked in outpatient and residential settings and has supported people through crisis, adjustment, and recovery issues. That background shapes a pragmatic approach to problem solving and relapse prevention. She combines direct techniques with listening and follow-up planning so clients leave with concrete next steps.
When parenting or family stress is the focus, she helps individuals sort through routines, expectations, and communication problems that increase tension at home. Her work also covers caregiver stress and aging-related concerns, and she addresses issues linked to identity such as LGBT matters and gender dysphoria.
Clients who prefer a blend of skills training and reflective talk often find this way of working helpful. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching steps to schedule an initial appointment and confirm the current session options.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps when someone needs to clarify feelings and make decisions about family roles or parenting choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication, which can be useful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the practical realities at home. That might mean trying a skills-focused plan for a few weeks, then shifting to more reflective work if needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that feel less formal than an in-office visit. They also let people use shorter focused sessions for skill practice, phone-based check-ins when bandwidth is limited, or longer appointments when deeper processing is needed. A therapist will help match the session length and rhythm to what works in day-to-day life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting and relationship concerns, mood disorders, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses skills-based, practical methods such as CBT and DBT alongside motivational interviewing to set achievable goals and teach coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in outpatient and residential counseling settings since 2017.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she see international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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