Maria Bedoya, LMHC

Maria Bedoya is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings 11 years of professional experience to her practice in Florida. Raised in Florida and rooted in Latinx identity, she combines cultural awareness with clinical training to support adults facing stress, anxiety, and major life transitions. She also offers executive and professional coaching and has focused experience addressing compassion fatigue, domestic violence, immigration-related concerns, and challenges common to young adults.

Maria emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to explore thoughts and feelings openly. She blends practical strategies and reflective listening to help people build coping skills, increase self-compassion, and make concrete changes in work and personal life. Sessions may integrate techniques from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to suit individual goals.

Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and Maria aims to make that step feel supported and manageable. Prospective clients can learn more about her work and perspectives at www.empoweredwoman.blog, or begin by scheduling an initial session to discuss needs, goals, and a collaborative plan for care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Maria Bedoya

Maria uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic environment where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects and responds to their priorities. This approach is helpful for building trust, exploring personal values, and strengthening self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, stress management, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by teaching present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that support emotional regulation and self-compassion.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve, keeping the client involved in treatment decisions.

Online therapy with Maria includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate work and family commitments, and access support from wherever a client is located within Florida, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained to provide effective remote care.