MAIDA FERRAES, LMFT

MAIDA FERRAES is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT), offering counseling since 2017. Her LMFT credential indicates formal training and licensure to support individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She brings experience from individual and group therapy across in-office, residential, and outpatient settings, working with clients who present with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and parenting concerns, teen issues, grief and loss, insomnia, addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and crisis-related needs.

In addition to clinical treatment, MAIDA supports clients pursuing personal growth and adjustment during life transitions. She uses a blend of evidence-informed modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person. Colleagues and clients can expect an enthusiastic and energetic clinician who is self-motivated, compassionate, and patient. MAIDA values strong interpersonal skills, levelheaded decision making, and a thoughtful, understanding approach that gives each individual focused attention and empathy as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

MAIDA FERRAES draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide her remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients are listened to and helped to explore their own goals and values - this approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT provides concrete tools for handling intense emotions and improving communication. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - MAIDA will work with each client to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with MAIDA is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from a convenient location, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and fit therapy into daily routines.