Maria Regla

Maria Regla is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy approachable for people feeling overwhelmed by big life changes. She focuses on practical steps that help clients feel more grounded and able to cope day to day.

Her sessions emphasize clear communication and emotional safety. She helps people build skills for handling panic, postpartum mood shifts, and the fallout from separation or major life transitions. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, isolation, and issues tied to intellectual disability when those concerns come up in therapy.

Maria uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to manage upsetting thoughts and strong emotions. She also draws on client-centered work to keep the process focused on each person’s needs. When trauma is part of the story, she may integrate approaches designed to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.

Her style is calm and collaborative. She asks questions, listens closely, and offers exercises clients can try between sessions. Many people come away with clearer boundaries, better communication habits, and more confidence in daily life.

Maria trained and practiced in California and brings a culturally responsive perspective to sessions. She encourages people to set manageable goals and uses a steady, paced approach so progress feels realistic rather than rushed.

Approaches used in online therapy and what to expect

Maria commonly uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person’s own goals and experiences. This approach means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify priorities so sessions address what matters most.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping skills for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options, try methods that fit the client’s needs, and adjust plans based on how the client responds. Decisions are made collaboratively and paced to what feels manageable.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also makes regular practice and skill work more convenient for people juggling caregiving, work, or education. If needed, Maria will help decide which approach and session rhythm best support a client's goals.