- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Morales-Abaroa is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication struggles, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Maria began her counseling work in Mexico using Family Systems ideas before moving to Minnesota. After relocating she became licensed as an LPCC and has helped clients who face racial trauma and challenges related to motivation and confidence. Her bilingual ability in English and Spanish means she can talk through issues in either language.
In sessions she listens for what matters most and adapts conversation to the person in front of her. People can expect straightforward discussion about patterns, coping skills, and small steps to test out between meetings. She explains options and works with clients to choose what feels most useful.
Maria pays attention to how relationships and early attachments shape present feelings. She often links current worries back to those relationship patterns and communication habits. That can make guilt and shame easier to name and describe rather than carry alone.
Her approach blends practical tools and relational understanding. Sessions often focus on building clearer communication, managing urges tied to addictions, and learning ways to reduce overwhelming anxiety. The work aims to make daily choices feel more manageable.
Before booking, confirm the session formats currently offered and whether they fit personal needs. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present patterns and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety and manage cravings. This helps with stress, anxiety, and addictive behaviors by breaking large problems into clearer steps.Another approach draws on family systems ideas to look at attachment and relationship patterns. It examines how early interactions shape communication and self-worth, which can clarify sources of guilt and shame. That work is useful for people who notice old relationship habits showing up in current life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The practical benefits of doing this work online include fitting sessions into a busy week and easier access to a bilingual clinician. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule brief check-ins, avoid travel time, or hold sessions during a lunch break without requiring extra commute time.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, communication problems, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She links current guilt and shame to relationship patterns and attachment history. Sessions aim to help name those feelings and try practical steps to change how they affect daily life.
What is her professional background?
She began as a Family Systems therapist in Mexico and has five years of overall experience. Since moving to Minnesota she holds the LPCC credential.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She holds the LPCC credential in Minnesota. Sessions are offered from her Minnesota practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching process.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process connects you to the next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.