Maria Abada
New Jersey LPC focusing on trauma and perinatal care
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About
Maria Abada, LPC, brings more than 16 years of clinical experience to her practice in New Jersey. Her background includes work in residential settings, partial care programs, outpatient clinics, in-home services, and addictions treatment. Over the years she has developed particular experience addressing anxiety, family and relationship conflicts, life transitions, complex trauma and abuse, and more recently perinatal mental health concerns.
Her approach is person centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative. Maria tailors treatment to each person’s circumstances and cultural identities, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, trauma-informed care, and classical psychodynamic ideas when appropriate. She emphasizes collaboration and the setting of concrete, manageable goals.
Maria describes her style as warm and supportive and prefers a steady, consistent pace of work rather than quick fixes. She is available to work with female clients and offers services from her New Jersey practice. Prospective clients interested in exploring treatment goals and a paced, goal-oriented process are encouraged to learn more about her services.
Her approach is person centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative. Maria tailors treatment to each person’s circumstances and cultural identities, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, trauma-informed care, and classical psychodynamic ideas when appropriate. She emphasizes collaboration and the setting of concrete, manageable goals.
Maria describes her style as warm and supportive and prefers a steady, consistent pace of work rather than quick fixes. She is available to work with female clients and offers services from her New Jersey practice. Prospective clients interested in exploring treatment goals and a paced, goal-oriented process are encouraged to learn more about her services.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 16
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LPC 37PC00552300
- NPI Number: 1851802334
- License: LPC (New Jersey)
Remote counseling and therapeutic approach
Maria uses a client centered framework in remote work to establish a collaborative relationship and begin treatment from each person’s current needs. That orientation prioritizes attentive listening and tailoring of goals so sessions respond to what a client brings. In an online setting this can help create a clear agenda and steps to address pressing concerns.
Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness are central tools in her teletherapy sessions. CBT structures conversations to examine patterns of thought and behavior and to develop practical strategies. Mindfulness practices offer simple ways to build present moment awareness and coping skills that can be used between sessions. Together these approaches suit people who want both reflective insight and concrete strategies.
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Maria aims to work collaboratively to choose the format and techniques that fit a client’s goals, pace, and lifestyle.
What is Maria's clinical background and experience?
Maria has 16 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked in residential programs, partial care, outpatient clinics, in-home services, and addictions treatment. She has focused on anxiety, family and relationship issues, life transitions, complex trauma and abuse, and perinatal mental health.
What credentials and licensing does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation LPC and holds the New Jersey license number NJ LPC 37PC00552300.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she based?
Maria practices in the state of New Jersey.
How can clients work with her and what approaches are used?
She works using a person centered, integrative approach and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, psychodynamic elements, and trauma-informed care. Remote sessions may be held by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to be considered for services.