Maria Serrano, LPC

Maria Serrano is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Maria speaks English and Spanish and offers a warm, encouraging presence to help clients take the first steps toward change.

She uses an existential-humanistic foundation that focuses on meaning, personal values, and choice. Maria blends that approach with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and solution-focused therapy. Her goal is to help people notice patterns that get in the way and identify small, doable changes.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented when that fits, and reflective when deeper exploration is helpful. She helps clients reconnect with themselves and others, build confidence, and manage overwhelming feelings. Work often includes looking at how thoughts, inner parts, and daily habits shape mood and behavior.

Maria draws on experience from clinical work in both Mexico and Texas. She aims to create a compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported while working toward clearer goals. She encourages people to be patient with themselves during the process.

If you prefer therapy in Spanish, she is able to provide services in that language. To begin, consider whether you want to focus on managing anxiety and stress, improving relationships, or strengthening self-esteem before making a first appointment.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead to build understanding and trust. It helps people feel heard and safe enough to talk about stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and managing worry.

Choosing the best approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and style. Some people prefer more action-oriented steps, while others want time for exploration; sessions can shift based on what is most helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or help people connect when juggling work and family demands. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find a timetable that works for you.