Maria Ward
Trauma-focused California Marriage and Family Therapist
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About
Maria Ward is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (CA LMFT 98143) with 13 years of clinical experience. She is certified in the Trauma Focus modality and has worked extensively with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse.
Her practice includes support for parenting challenges, family and relationship concerns, anger management, depression and mood shifts. Maria also has experience addressing addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, grief, self-esteem and career-related stress.
She works with clients navigating bipolar symptoms, ADHD, compassion fatigue and other life transitions, offering practical tools and collaborative support. Maria provides services in both English and Spanish and partners with clients to build on their strengths while developing strategies to meet their goals.
Maria views each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on listening, collaborating and offering skills to help manage life’s challenges. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and is committed to supporting clients through that first and every subsequent step.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Anger, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Vaping, Veterans, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LMFT 98143
- NPI Number: 1184932006
- License: LMFT (California) #98143 exp 2026-05-31
Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?
For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles or adapting to life changes - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. This approach can be a practical option for people seeking help for these types of issues.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the communication method that suits them best: video sessions, phone calls, live chat or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. For many individuals, online therapy provides an accessible and effective way to work on mental health and life challenges with a trained therapist.
How much experience does Maria Ward have?
Maria Ward has 13 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Maria Ward a licensed therapist?
Yes. Maria Ward is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (CA LMFT 98143).
In which languages does Maria Ward provide therapy?
Maria Ward provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Maria Ward located?
Maria Ward is located in California.
How can I work with Maria Ward as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Ward by Phone, Video, Live Chat or Messaging.
Does Maria Ward work with international clients?
Maria Ward does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Ward cost?
Session costs can vary by location and availability. Therapy sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To begin, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.