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Maria Ward, LMFT

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.

4.6 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 9 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

so far WONDERFUL

Reviewed January 2025

She’s a good therapist and a really nice therapist she helps me all the time.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Maria

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am licensed in the state of California with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse. I am also certified in "Trauma Focus" a treatment modality to treat trauma. I have experience working with parents who might be having parenting challenges, anger management, depression, mood shifts, challenges with interpersonal relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming and manage life's challenges. I am here to support you and provid...

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Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues
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Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Licenses

Maria Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184932006.

  • LMFT · California · 98143 · Expires May 2026

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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Maria Ward

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

Overall rating:

4.6

9 reviews

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Clients mention: Healing Helpful Understanding Comfortable Easy Empathetic Helped Listens Professional Understands

so far WONDERFUL

Reviewed January 2025

She’s a good therapist and a really nice therapist she helps me all the time.

Reviewed August 2024

I feel comfortable and that is the number 1 goal for me. Maria is very comforting and makes it easy to talk

Reviewed April 2024

In the months and weeks that I have reached out and received services with my therapist I have not only gained reassurance but better understanding of my current standing in life. It has been easier to navigate the events happening in my life and has been helpful to untangle my emotional and mental health with their help. I wouldn’t be in the state of healing that I am in now if it weren’t for her.

Reviewed April 2024

I have been seeing Maria for only a few sessions and she has already helped me so much. She is very understanding to my phone anxieties and despite the difficulties of text only therapy she has never complained or tried to convince me to use a different method. It's much appreciated and makes me feel like she understands the difficulties I struggle with in a non judgmental way.

Reviewed April 2024

Therapists listens well

Reviewed March 2024

above and beyond service

Reviewed March 2024

Ms. Ward is very professional and helpful

Reviewed February 2024

Maria is empathetic and kind, and offers good questions to help further my healing.

Reviewed January 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Maria Ward offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Maria Ward 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 Ward speak?

Maria Ward speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Maria Ward have?

Maria Ward has 13 years of experience.

Where is Maria Ward licensed to practice?

Maria Ward is licensed to practice in California.

Does Maria Ward accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Maria Ward accepts 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 Ward offer?

Maria Ward offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Maria Ward?

Maria Ward 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 Ward?

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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.