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Maria Dias, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

I love Maria! She is extremely patient, kind and compassionate. She understands my needs, offers different ways of processing thoughts, and provides suggestions that are very helpful. Her level of professionalism and ethics is stellar and I greatly appreciate her incite.

Reviewed May 2024

Maria makes me feel safe and heard from our very first session. I can open up to her and she does an amazing job I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed March 2024

More about Maria

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Maria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been providing psychotherapy services since 2005. Maria initially earned her Bachelor degree in Liberal Arts from Rutgers University, double majoring in Psychology and Social Work. Following, she completed a Masters degree in Social Work from New York University. Since then, Maria has continued her education by staying up to date with different therapeutic skills and modalities. Part of her continuing training include post graduate training in Clinical Work with Adolescents and their families following evidence based tools, psychoanalytic training, hypnotherapy, and specialized training in the treatment of Panic and Anxiety.

With an appreciation for both the ways in which as human beings we have so much in common, yet we are also very unique, Maria believes in the importance to get to know each person, instead of boxing the individual into a theory. As a result, Maria practices using an eclectic approach, with the main focus on providing each person a safe place to discuss and explore hopes, fears, wishes, set goals and work towards them at each individual’s pace, within a safe, non-judgmental space.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Maria Dias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366748592.

  • LCSW · Texas · 104456 · Expires April 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Maria Dias

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Helpful Thank you Recommend Wonderful Amazing Attentive Comfortable Listens

I love Maria! She is extremely patient, kind and compassionate. She understands my needs, offers different ways of processing thoughts, and provides suggestions that are very helpful. Her level of professionalism and ethics is stellar and I greatly appreciate her incite.

Reviewed May 2024

Maria makes me feel safe and heard from our very first session. I can open up to her and she does an amazing job I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed March 2024

Maria is wonderful. She listens and really strives to understand and help me resolve my issues. Her perspectives and suggestions have helped me so much. I feel like I still have a ways to go but am confident with her help I will achieve my goals. She is exactly what I needed.

Reviewed November 2023

I've been so pleased with my therapy with Maria Dias. I never thought I could open up to a stranger, but I felt comfortable and at ease with Maria from the start. I really enjoy my sessions and look forward to them. I feel like she has really gotten to know me and feels comfortable enough to hold me accountable to myself. I feel like I've learned a lot that I can use in many situations and with different people in my life. I never thought I'd do therapy but here I am.

Reviewed July 2023

Maria is a great therapist! I was a bit scared, but I am glad to have found such a great therapist on my first shot. She is attentive, helpful, and encouraging when I need it most!

Reviewed June 2023

Maria Dias is very helpful and patient.

Reviewed February 2023

Maria is wonderful! She provides encouragement at the right time, and the most unexpected! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Reviewed January 2023

Very informative and attentive to any problems.

Reviewed December 2022

Maria is a phenomenal therapist! She is kind, understanding, professional and creative in her advice. I have experienced a lot of improvement in my mental health since starting my sessions with her.

Reviewed December 2022

Maria has truly helped me in giving me coping mechanisms and changing my perspective on some struggles I’ve faced in my life. She is a great listener and has really helped me!

Reviewed November 2022

She's absolutely wonderful!

Reviewed August 2022

Great! Maria is kind and helps me think about a lot of the things I am facing.

Reviewed August 2022

I appreciate that she trusts me as part of my healing process and doesn’t dismiss my emotions. Also, she doesn’t approach my treatment as an assignment but rather a journey.

Reviewed August 2022

Maria Dias is an incredible therapist! I had tried therapy before and didn’t get very far. I immediately clicked with her and she has helped me make exponential progress. She is very knowledgeable, kind and supportive. I can’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed June 2022

She is very understanding and goes out of her way to help…

Reviewed June 2022

An excellent therapist ♡

Reviewed June 2022

My time with Maria has been advantageous for sure.

Reviewed June 2022

Maria is thoughtful, insightful, and caring. I would recommend her to anyone in search of a good listening who offers real life solutions.

Reviewed April 2022

She's Great!

Reviewed March 2022

Maria has been a great listener and encourages me to do better for myself.

Reviewed January 2022

I had tried better help before but did not like it very much. I was hesitant to try again but when I began with Maria I began to really like it. She is very very helpful and I always feel better after speaking with her. I would highly recommend her as she listens very well and gives great advice always.

Reviewed December 2021

I appreciate Maria a lot, she has made my experience a lot easier for me and I also instantly connected with her. It was so natural. It has been 2 and half weeks since I started therapy with Maria and to be quite honest I have started seeing the difference in my life already.

Reviewed November 2021

Maria is very compassionate . She understood my problem . And , She is methodically helping me solve it . Thank you

Reviewed August 2021

Maria is amazing she lets me talk and then helps me understand the way I’m feeling. After our talks I always feel great and ready to take on the day

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Maria Dias offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Maria Dias works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Maria Dias speak?

Maria Dias speaks English.

How many years of experience does Maria Dias have?

Maria Dias has 18 years of experience.

Where is Maria Dias licensed to practice?

Maria Dias is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Maria Dias accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Maria Dias does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Maria Dias offer?

Maria Dias offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Maria Dias?

Maria Dias can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Maria Dias?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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