- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
- English and Tagalog
About Maria
Maria Froilan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with over 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and the strain of life changes. Maria affirms that clients are the experts on their own stories and builds on their strengths. She speaks English and Tagalog and believes starting therapy is a brave step.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps that lead to clearer thinking and steadier moods. She uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. When trauma is involved she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address memories and triggers at a pace that feels manageable.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Maria works with people to set small, achievable goals and checks in on progress each week. She pays attention to how day-to-day routines, sleep, and communication patterns affect mood and relationships.
Clients can expect a calm space to talk through problems and learn tools for coping. Maria emphasizes skills that can be used between sessions, like grounding techniques, thought records, and behavior experiments. She also helps people make practical plans for parenting stress, career transitions, or managing symptoms like anxiety or bipolar mood shifts.
Therapy begins by identifying priorities and a simple plan for change. Maria encourages people to try approaches, give feedback, and adjust as needed. Her aim is to help clients feel more able to handle challenges and move forward with clearer choices.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood and then practice different responses. CBT focuses on practical exercises such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and trying small behavior changes that can improve day-to-day functioning.She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to cause distress. This work moves at a careful pace and includes skills to manage strong emotions, reduce reactivity to triggers, and build stronger coping strategies over time.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Maria will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress is made or goals shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require. They can also let people use audio-only options if bandwidth is limited or skip video for a brief appointment. Ask about the specific formats available when you schedule to match sessions with your routine and needs.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Maria commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, life changes, parenting strain, career concerns, sleep difficulties, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on short-term skills and small goals. She aims to make sessions straightforward and action-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, stress, trauma, and adjustment issues.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently take international clients.
How are fees or billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.