Maria Luna

Maria Luna is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of clinical experience in Wisconsin. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Maria also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.

Maria uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage difficult emotions and make concrete changes. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She often combines techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

Her work includes addressing workplace stress, family problems, eating and food-related issues, divorce and separation questions, and feelings of guilt or shame. Maria pays attention to how past attachment experiences shape present behavior. She also supports people processing grief and complicated reactions after trauma or loss.

Clients can expect clear conversation, small experiments to test new ways of coping, and coaching-style support when making life changes. Maria draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters and what they want to change. She integrates client-centered listening so clients lead the pace and focus of sessions.

Maria practices in Wisconsin and works in English. Prospective clients are asked to use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters to them. It often uses values exercises and small behavioral experiments to move toward chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and introducing practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and work stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client drives the pace and topics of sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining ACT with CBT techniques or using motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.

The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, or let them join from quieter surroundings. Others prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when video is difficult. Talk with Maria through the site questionnaire to match practical session arrangements with your day-to-day routine.