LMFT

Maria Mir , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Maria

Maria Mir is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of experience who focuses on helping adults manage the everyday pressures of work, family, and relationships. She works with people who are juggling professional responsibilities, parenting demands, and the emotional ups and downs that can come from a difficult day at work, a conflict with a partner, or an unexpected trigger. Her practice emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside deeper exploration of trauma and inner child work.

Maria draws on a compassionate, non-judgmental stance to provide a listening space where clients can sort through priorities, test new ideas, and regain perspective. She supports individuals facing burnout, the challenges of motherhood, and relationship strain, helping them untangle the patterns that make daily life feel overwhelming. Her approach blends empathy with actionable tools so clients can address immediate stressors while also working toward longer-term healing.

As an LMFT, Maria offers therapy that attends to relational dynamics as well as individual experience. She aims to be a steady sounding board and a thoughtful guide for people seeking balance, clearer communication, and healthier ways of coping with lifeâ€™s demands.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Maria Mir integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients explore their feelings and priorities at their own pace - it is useful for building self-awareness and strengthening personal resources. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve daily functioning. EFT concentrates on emotional bonds and patterns in close relationships, helping partners and individuals understand and shift the emotional responses that drive conflict and disconnection.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Maria works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility to receive care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from licensed professionals without added travel time, while preserving the same focus on meaningful change and coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Maria Mir have?

Maria Mir has 18 years of experience in the field of therapy.

Is Maria Mir a licensed therapist?

Yes. Maria Mir holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is licensed in California - CA LMFT 51904.

In which languages does Maria Mir provide therapy?

Maria Mir provides therapy in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Where is Maria Mir located?

Maria Mir is located in California.

How can I work with Maria Mir as my therapist?

You can work with Maria Mir through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria Mir work with international clients?

Maria Mir does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Mir cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

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