Maritza Villacis, LCSW

Maritza Villacis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work. She has supported a wide range of people including veterans, spouses, staff, survivors of domestic violence, individuals in shelter placements, seniors, and children, drawing on a long history in counseling across settings. Her style is down-to-earth and relational - she emphasizes real human connection over clinical distance and aims to create comfortable, approachable sessions that avoid jargon.

Maritza integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each person, including client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness practices, supportive therapy, and narrative techniques. She describes herself as spiritually guided in her work and centers compassion and purpose while helping clients navigate difficult experiences. Maritza invites clients who are committed to beginning a healing journey and offers steady support as they make sense of painful or confusing events.

She prioritizes responsiveness and flexibility, working with clients to find meeting times that fit their schedules and following up when urgent needs arise. Maritza values practical coping strategies and collaborative planning so clients leave sessions with clear options for managing stress, relationships, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and build practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems because it focuses on skill building and problem solving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict. EFT can be especially helpful for couples and individuals working on intimacy, communication, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maritza collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and values, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in choosing their path forward.

Online therapy with Maritza offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and she is also available for live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still receiving structured, evidence-informed care.