Therapist profile
Maria Capehart, LMHC
Licensed MH Counselor - Family and parenting topics
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Motivational interviewing
About Maria
Maria Capehart is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with five years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on adult concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma, and issues related to identity and immigration.
She offers short, direct sessions that look at current problems and practical steps forward. Maria combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, set achievable goals, and build new skills. She also uses trauma-focused ideas when past events affect daily life.
Her work emphasizes clear tools for managing mood and stress. That can mean restructuring thoughts that increase anxiety, practicing small behavior changes for addiction recovery, or rehearsing communication strategies for difficult conversations. Sessions are focused and goal-oriented, with space to address emotions and how they play out at home.
Maria has experience supporting people facing co-occurring mental health concerns, immigration-related stressors, and challenges around gender identity. She aims to help clients increase confidence, reduce overwhelming symptoms, and develop routines that fit everyday life.
People who prefer an approachable, practical path often find this style helpful. She encourages clients to identify strengths, test small changes, and notice measurable progress over time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities. It gives the client space to describe what matters most and helps the therapist shape the work around those concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions this often looks like identifying patterns that worsen anxiety or depression and practicing small behavior changes between meetings.
Motivational Interviewing helps when a person feels stuck about change. The approach uses short, focused conversations to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to steps like reducing substance use or improving routines.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to test methods, adjust focus, and agree on goals based on needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help some people keep momentum between appointments and apply new skills directly to everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues are addressed?
She helps people manage parenting stress, communication problems within families, and relationship strain that affects home life.
How does she approach therapy with adults who have anxiety or depression?
Sessions use client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
What background does she bring to complex cases?
She has five years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, and immigration-related stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in that state.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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