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Maria PlazasLCSW

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Bilingual therapist providing telehealth for adults in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Licensed as an LICSW/LCSW. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and major life transitions, including times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or out of balance. Having lived in Europe and Latin America, I bring a multicultural and compassionate perspective that honors identity, resilience, and personal growth. My approach integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions in English or Spanish.

About Maria

Location

Virtual, New Jersey

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket)

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Humorous

Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Latine Community (COE), Geriatric clients, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

7+

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I integrate psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions in English or Spanish.

Approaches

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (COE)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MSW - Master Social Work EMDRIA- EMDR

Interests

Outside of work, I love traveling, discovering new places, and learning from different cultures. I enjoy quiet mornings with coffee, cooking simple healthy meals, and spending time in nature whenever I can. I’m happiest when I’m with family and friends, sharing good conversation, laughter, and music. I also like reading about personal growth and finding calm through mindfulness and movement.