Therapist profile
Maria Luna, LMSW, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Stress and relationship patterns
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Wisconsin / 12353 - 123; LMSW, Michigan / 6801120386
- NPI
- 1023478963
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
About
- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Maria
Maria Luna is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of practice. She works in Wisconsin and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those facing career strain, self-esteem struggles, ADHD concerns, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity.
Maria uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and pick small, practical steps. Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness methods are used to slow down intense reactions and build more present moment choices.
She often works with people who feel stuck around boundaries, people-pleasing, or living with someone else’s strong moods. Codependency and attachment issues are among the focused concerns she lists. In sessions she talks through problem patterns, supports building clearer limits, and practices skills for handling emotional triggers.
Maria also addresses grief, shame, body image, chronic illness, and the effects of past loss or abandonment. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel uncertain or stuck. Her approach is practical and oriented toward usable tools.
People meet with her to manage work stress, process trauma memories, and set goals for daily life. She works in English and practices in Wisconsin. To begin, people select the online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with personal values. Online sessions can focus on noticing patterns, practicing small behavioral steps, and tracking progress between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through CBT in video or phone meetings a therapist guides practical exercises, teaches coping skills, and helps rework thinking that keeps someone stuck.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can find their own answers. In remote sessions this often means space to talk things through, try new ways of relating, and get steady feedback on what is working.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice can change over time as needs and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use video or phone options depending on what suits concentration, bandwidth, or comfort during a particular week.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would she approach people-pleasing and boundary issues?
She uses ACT and CBT techniques to identify patterns and practice small boundary-setting steps in real life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.