Maria Eijo, LMHC

Maria Eijo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 25 years of practice. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem struggles. She works with adults who have experienced trauma, grief, serious illness, or HIV and those who identify as LGBT.

Clients can expect a calm, steady presence focused on their strengths. Maria aims to help people find hope and clearer direction. She listens closely and tailors sessions to what each person needs.

In sessions she blends practical tools with open conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits and build commitment.

Her client-centered stance keeps the person’s priorities front and center. Solution-Focused techniques help set small, achievable goals so progress can be tracked. Existential ideas come into play when people want to examine meaning, values, and life choices.

Maria offers services in English and Spanish and has long experience working across cultural differences. She draws on years of practice supporting people through loss, caregiving burdens, and the stresses of serious health concerns. Her approach is practical, respectful, and paced to each person’s comfort level.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values. The therapist listens deeply, reflects back what she hears, and helps clients notice their strengths and choices. This approach fits concerns like self-esteem, grief, and life transitions where understanding and acceptance matter.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with depression, anxiety, and some patterns tied to addictions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they try strategies and adjust the plan so it fits the client’s needs and pace.

Maria’s listing shows she offers phone therapy and online therapy, so confirm the exact session formats when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist will discuss what format makes the most sense and how to structure sessions to meet the client’s goals.