Maria Woods, LCSW

Maria Woods is an LCSW based in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She brings 14 years of experience to sessions and aims to create a respectful, warm space for people to talk through what’s most pressing in their lives.

Her work includes support for grief and loss, depression, and low self-esteem. She also addresses compassion fatigue and related concerns like guilt, shame, and issues that arise after adoption or foster care. Veterans and people navigating end-of-life situations are among the additional areas she can address.

Maria uses a blend of approaches chosen to fit the person in front of her rather than a fixed protocol. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Client-centered work centers the conversation on what matters most to the person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports taking values-based action even when emotions are difficult.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, focusing on practical skills and honest conversation. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors sessions to each person’s needs, goals, and pace. Over time she helps people build confidence, reconnect with life purpose, and reduce patterns of avoidance.

Maria encourages anyone considering therapy to take a small first step. She guides people through creating goals, practicing new skills between sessions, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

How Maria’s Approaches Shape Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking steps that match what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and for people wanting clearer direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms. It often includes short exercises and practical homework to change patterns that keep problems going.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of therapy. Sessions prioritize listening, empathy, and tailoring the conversation to what the person needs in the moment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays useful.

If you’re considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming options helps pick what fits your schedule and circumstances. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy across locations, including international clients when arrangements allow.