Therapist profile
Maria Russo, LCSW, CSW
LCSW for family and relationship concerns
Continue with MariaAbout
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and narrative work
- Parenting support
About Maria
Maria Russo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strains, grief, addiction, and life transitions.
She uses her background in psychology and social work alongside long personal study to support people who feel stuck after painful experiences. Sessions are focused on identifying what keeps someone from moving forward and on building practical coping and problem-solving skills.
Maria centers her work on helping people recognize their strengths and develop greater self-understanding. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive-behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Her approach addresses the long-term effects of childhood trauma and other losses. That includes helping clients understand how past wounds shape current choices, including issues with anger, intimacy, substance use, or repeated relationship patterns. The goal is clearer decision-making and steadier day-to-day functioning.
People who come to Maria can expect direct, down-to-earth conversations about practical steps forward. She works with adults who want more reliable relationships, better coping with parenting and family stresses, and clearer goals for work and personal life.
How sessions work
How Maria’s approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify values, feel heard, and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and break unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest methods that fit the situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports consistent weekly sessions for tackling issues like parenting stress, grief, or patterns from past trauma without having to rearrange as much of your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques and narrative work to clarify patterns and develop coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Maria has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LCSW and CSW licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Can she provide therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for appointments.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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