Maria Luna

Calm-focused, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LMSW, LCSW Wisconsin

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Maria

Maria Luna is a licensed social worker who uses evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy as part of a practical, skills-focused approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build adaptive coping strategies.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, she blends structured interventions with a client-centered stance to tailor work to each person’s needs. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and family-related struggles.

Maria also works with more specific areas such as attachment and abandonment themes, body image and eating-related concerns, chronic illness and pain, and the emotional effects of divorce and separation. She aims to create a respectful, affirming environment where people can process grief, reduce distress, and develop concrete plans for moving forward.

Maria holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin. She combines mindfulness, acceptance and commitment techniques, and motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients explore values, increase psychological flexibility, and take actionable steps toward their goals.

Integrating practical approaches for online mental health support

Maria uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often focuses on practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another part of her toolbox, inviting people to clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action. Client-centered therapy informs her overall stance, emphasizing empathetic listening and collaborative goal-setting so the work aligns with each person’s lived experience and priorities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and workable for everyday life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or health needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without geographic constraints within her practice region, and they allow different modes of interaction to suit individual comfort and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, family concerns, self-esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD among other areas.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-based methods, offering structured skills work alongside empathetic, collaborative exploration.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has five years of experience working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location information are provided?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin. Specific license details are MI LMSW 6801120386 and WI LCSW 12353 - 123.

Which languages are available and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling needs.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Michigan

Languages

English