Maria Daly , LCSW

Maria Daly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) authorized to provide therapy to adults in Illinois. With 12 years of clinical experience, she has supported people facing grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, aging-related concerns, and a range of relationship and identity issues including LGBTQ+ matters. Her practice blends clinical knowledge with a patient, collaborative stance to help individuals explore the situations and feelings that bring them to therapy.

She offers an integrative, nonjudgmental environment where understanding the reasons behind emotional suffering is treated as an important step toward processing both past and present experiences. Maria emphasizes education alongside therapeutic work, helping clients build awareness and practical skills that foster psychological growth and a greater sense of mastery over daily life. Her aim is to work together toward goals such as healing or acceptance, or whatever outcomes best promote healthier functioning.

Maria recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and focuses on supporting and empowering people as they move toward more fulfilled and balanced lives. As an LCSW she combines clinical training with compassionate care to guide clients through change and recovery.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Maria Daly uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide therapy in ways that connect with each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating that begin in close relationships and helps clients understand how those patterns affect current connections, which can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, making it a practical option for depression and anxiety.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Maria Daly collaborates with each person to assess goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adapts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and mobility needs. These formats make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care through life changes, and participate in therapy from familiar settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists.