MAIDA FERRAES , LMFT

MAIDA FERRAES is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of experience in the counseling field. She has worked across individual and group formats and in a range of environments including in-office, residential, and outpatient settings. Her practice has focused on clients facing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and parenting challenges, adolescent concerns, and complex issues such as grief and loss, insomnia, addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and crisis-related adjustment.

She draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor interventions to each person's needs. MAIDA is described by her own standards as enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, compassionate, and patient, valuing a levelheaded presence and strong interpersonal skills as foundations for effective therapy. She emphasizes individualized attention, empathy, and practical support to help clients navigate personal growth, emotional regulation, and life transitions. As an LMFT - a credential that designates a licensed specialist in marriage and family therapy in California - she integrates clinical knowledge with a calm, understanding approach to guide clients toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed Therapist

MAIDA FERRAES draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic space where the client’s goals and values shape the direction of therapy - this approach helps people build self-understanding and confidence. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it is often used for intense emotions, mood instability, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. MAIDA collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to what will be most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible.