Maria Regla, LMFT

Maria Regla is a licensed therapist with 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she blends practical, evidence-based methods with a compassionate, culturally responsive stance to support healing and growth. Maria works with individuals facing challenges related to self-esteem, intimacy, communication, and the aftermath of difficult events, guiding them toward stronger coping skills and clearer personal purpose.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria draws on her bilingual background to create inclusive spaces where diverse life experiences are acknowledged and respected. Her practice emphasizes empowerment - helping clients build resilience, improve relationships, and move through feelings of isolation, guilt, or shame. She often focuses on developing communication skills, addressing social anxiety, and fostering deeper self-acceptance.

Maria approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, offering steady guidance and practical tools while honoring each person s unique story. Based in California and accepting international clients, she aims to walk alongside people during transitions and crises, helping them reconnect with their inner strengths and take meaningful steps toward recovery and well-being.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Maria often uses client-centered therapy to place the person s needs and goals at the center of the work - this approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and supporting clients to discover their own solutions, which can be helpful for improving self-esteem and navigating life changes. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers skills to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address panic symptoms. For clients processing traumatic experiences, Maria may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an evidence-based approach that helps reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains responsive and focused on meaningful progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, accommodate caregivers or busy lives, and maintain consistent support during transitions or crises.