Maria Russo , LCSW, CSW

Maria Russo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado who guides people toward greater wellbeing and a fuller life. Her clinical foundation includes an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, and her professional perspective is informed by decades of personal work and recovery, including transcending childhood trauma. She draws on this combination of formal training and lived experience to support clients in moving from surviving to thriving.

Over the last 22 years she has worked extensively with individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, addictions, and the challenges of life transitions. Her specialty in childhood trauma leads her to help clients recognize how past injuries influence current choices, and to develop strengths that foster healthier responses instead of reactive patterns driven by anger, fear, or unresolved loss.

Maria emphasizes awakening to possibility, identifying inner resources, and building practical coping and problem-solving skills. Her work encourages living more fully in the present, deepening spiritual and emotional growth, and cultivating authentic, meaningful relationships. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - with LCSW indicating Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance to the therapeutic process.

She would be honored to accompany individuals on their journey toward greater wholeness and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Maria Russo draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential therapy to tailor support to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, listening, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and empowered to explore their goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential therapy invites clients to consider meaning, choice, and personal responsibility as they face life transitions and questions about identity and purpose.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and objectives, and adapts techniques over time so the therapy aligns with what each person hopes to achieve. This cooperative planning supports realistic goals and steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and help maintain continuity during busy or changing lives. For many people, these options increase access to licensed professionals and allow therapy to fit more naturally into daily routines.