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Maria Najera

LCSW

Maria Najera , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Maria

Maria Najera, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a California-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, individuals processing trauma and abuse, and those navigating grief and loss. Maria centers her practice on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that clients already possess strengths that can help them move through challenges.

She views the decision to seek greater fulfillment and well-being as an act of courage and offers supportive guidance throughout that journey. Maria emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical skills and personal resources to address difficulties and pursue meaningful change. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a respectful, strengths-oriented stance that aims to meet clients where they are and support their next steps.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a respectful, strengths-oriented way. A strengths-based approach focuses on identifying the client’s existing skills and resources, helping them apply those strengths to overcome current challenges and pursue goals. Trauma-informed care involves recognizing how past adverse experiences affect present functioning and providing support that attends to safety, pacing, and emotional regulation to help clients process difficult material. Skills-based interventions teach practical tools for managing stress, reducing anxiety, and coping with urges related to addiction, emphasizing exercises and routines that clients can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time so therapy stays aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Maria is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from their own locations, reducing travel time and expanding the ways people can receive consistent support.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Maria Najera have?

Maria Najera has 7 years of professional experience.

Is Maria Najera a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 104250.

In which languages does Maria Najera provide therapy?

Maria provides therapy in English.

Where is Maria Najera located?

Maria is located in California.

How can I work with Maria Najera as my therapist?

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

Does Maria Najera work with international clients?

Maria Najera does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Najera 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 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, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-love

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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