Maria Alderman, LMSW

Maria Alderman is a Michigan-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience who approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. As an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - she focuses on creating a welcoming space where clients can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual’s circumstances and goals, prioritizing practical steps that fit the client’s life.

Maria understands that reaching out for support is a significant act of courage, and she positions herself as a steady partner through that process. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to what matters most to the client and shaping care around those priorities. Whether a person is facing a major transition or seeking help with everyday stressors, she offers guidance that is both empathetic and goal oriented.

Clients can expect clear communication about the course of treatment and a tailored approach that honors their values and pace. Maria’s commitment is to help people build skills, find increased resilience, and move toward a more fulfilling life while respecting each person’s unique needs and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Maria Alderman works with evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that align with personal values - a helpful method for managing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to change them, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist reflects and clarifies the client’s experience, fostering self-understanding and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria will work with each person to assess needs, priorities, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the care remains responsive and goal focused. That partnership helps determine which techniques suit a client best rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to connect from home, work, or on the go. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and access licensed professionals without geographic constraints.