Available
she/her
Maria PlazasLCSW
Scheduling available for:
NJ, CT, and MA
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
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
Horizon BCBS NJ, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross, 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 (1 adult in session), Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Latine Community (COE), Students
Years of Experience
8+
I integrate psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions in English or Spanish.
License number
#44SC06310100
Approaches
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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 - Social Work, Smith College
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.