At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 70199
- NPI
- 1346720448
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-centered
- Warm conversational style
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Pinkard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings three years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and works with individuals who are navigating life changes or processing difficult experiences.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful, sensitive conversation rather than labels. Maria adapts her approach to each person's needs and emphasizes collaboration and real-world steps that fit daily life.
In therapy she draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and find personal motivation for change. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a conversational, accepting space and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. Mindfulness and Emotionally-Focused ideas may also shape sessions when they suit the situation.
Maria has worked with people impacted by trauma and abuse and with those struggling with anger, sleep problems, intimacy-related issues, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation. She also supports concerns like communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are tailored to what a person needs in the moment. Maria encourages small, manageable changes and checks in often to make sure each step feels useful. She invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine.
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How her approaches shape online therapy
Maria uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and set goals that feel meaningful. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and building small steps that a person wants to take.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's experience and values. That style aims to make sessions feel conversational and nonjudgmental. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot patterns of thinking and try practical alternatives, which can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on what the person prefers and what is actually helping.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats Maria currently offers before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow someone to choose audio-only options if they prefer less bandwidth or a quieter check-in instead of being on camera. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCoping with life changesAdditional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maria address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and problems with sleep and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, self-harm concerns, and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is warm and interactive. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals, Client-Centered methods to keep sessions person-focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, abuse, and mood or anxiety symptoms.
Where is Maria licensed and located?
She holds an LPC credential in Texas and operates from that state for her practice.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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