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Maria Concepcion

Practical, compassionate therapy for real-life change

LMHC Florida

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Maria

Maria Concepcion is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction-related challenges.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with warmth and directness, aiming to create sessions that feel conversational and approachable while remaining focused on practical progress. Maria often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thought and behavior patterns and to build concrete skills for managing emotions and improving daily functioning.

Her style blends compassion with clear guidance and active collaboration, asking clients to engage between sessions through messaging and brief exercises to reinforce growth. She has supported individuals facing family and substance-related issues, codependency, career stress, and a range of concerns from trauma and eating or sleeping difficulties to self-esteem and compassion fatigue.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Maria practices in Florida and frames her work around personalized plans that reflect each person’s goals, values, and faith when relevant to the client’s process.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical life challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to actions that support a meaningful life, which can be useful for coping with chronic stress and shifting motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be a collaborative decision. The therapist will work with clients to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and then adapt the plan as needed so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats let clients connect from home or other convenient settings, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous contact to support practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, and a wide range of related concerns such as self-esteem, parenting, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and approachable yet direct; she pairs empathic support with practical tools and active collaboration to help clients make measurable changes.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has practiced as a therapist for 13 years and draws on that experience when tailoring interventions and offering guidance to clients.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with credential FL LMHC MH13138 and she practices in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.
How is cost and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish