About
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Maria
Maria Cipriani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 20 years of professional experience. Maria focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related struggles like grief and low self-esteem.
Maria helps people talk through difficult feelings and unexpected life changes. Sessions are straightforward and focused on the problems brought into the room. She pays attention to how attachment, caregiver stress, and codependency can shape relationships and everyday life.
People turn to her for help after infidelity, with jealousy or intimacy problems, or when coping with dissociation and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those dealing with gender dysphoria, sexual identity concerns, and workplace stress. Maria works with issues that affect self-worth, such as guilt, shame, and struggles with self-love.
Her background includes two decades of direct practice across settings where stress, trauma, and relationship patterns are central. Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to offer practical ways to manage symptoms and reactions.
She aims to create an atmosphere where clients can speak without judgment and begin to sort out what they want to change. If you are an adult handling family or parenting strains, or navigating a difficult relationship, she can help you clarify goals and take the next steps.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on trauma, relationships, and stress. One common approach focuses on recognizing how past attachment experiences shape current relationships; this helps people understand recurring patterns and try different ways of relating. Another approach targets trauma-related responses by teaching grounding and pacing strategies so reactions become easier to manage in daily life.Choosing the right method is part of the therapy process. Maria collaborates with each person to identify which approach best fits their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helping and what isn’t, so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make therapy fit more easily into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone connect from wherever they live, including international locations, while the therapist and client decide together how to structure sessions for the best fit.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and family-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on talking through feelings and identifying manageable steps to change patterns that cause distress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on trauma, relationship strain, and stress-related issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm timing and logistics when you arrange a session.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.