At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH22414
- NPI
- 1144906892
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-based care
- Practical behavior work
- Support for relationships
About Maria
Maria Milana is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people make real, manageable changes. She centers work on motivation and practical steps so clients can rebuild balance in daily life. Maria speaks plainly and keeps sessions collaborative and respectful.
She often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. She blends that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques to address stress, anxiety, and depression. Sessions include goal setting and small behavior changes that add up over time.
Maria has five years of clinical experience working with adults and with couples. She helps people cope with relationship strain, self-esteem difficulties, and life transitions such as separation or changing roles. Her practice also addresses concerns like panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and social anxiety.
Her additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. She supports people navigating gender dysphoria and women’s issues, and she offers skills to manage impulsivity and co-occurring concerns.
Sessions are delivered in English for people located in Florida. Maria asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability. She aims to create a nonjudgmental, collaborative space where people feel heard while working toward practical changes.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Maria commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify their own reasons for change and build commitment to small steps. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to begin improving mood or habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a trusting space so people can speak freely and find their own solutions.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals and preferences. Sessions evolve based on what helps most, with regular check-ins about progress and next steps.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce commute time, and let people choose whether they use video or another supported option when available. Licensed professionals tailor the practical aspects to what best supports daily life and agreed goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, OCD-like symptoms, attachment issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work emphasizes Motivational Interviewing alongside CBT and client-centered methods. Sessions tend to be collaborative, with a focus on real-world goals and small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has five years of professional experience as a practicing counselor. That time has included work with adults and couples on mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Florida LMHC, which means Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Her practice serves people who are located in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The therapist will clarify how sessions are scheduled during intake.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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