Maria Abada is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with 16 years in the mental health field.
01About Maria
Maria Abada is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with 16 years in the mental health field. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports people facing family problems, relationship strain, life changes, trauma and abuse, and perinatal concerns such as postpartum depression and pregnancy-related distress.
Maria has practiced in many settings, including residential care, partial care programs, outpatient clinics, in-home services, and addiction treatment.
Background and approach
That variety gave her experience with a wide range of concerns and levels of severity. In recent years she has done work with people experiencing perinatal mental health issues. Her approach starts with the person and their current needs.
She uses person-centered methods and blends techniques rather than following a single rigid model. Treatment choices take into account cultural identity, lifestyle, and what feels realistic for each client. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Mindfulness practices are offered to build stress tolerance and emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing helps when people want to strengthen their commitment to change. Maria describes her style as warm and supportive.
She prefers gradual, steady progress over quick fixes and works together with clients to set concrete goals and practical steps. Her aim is to help people make sustainable changes that fit their life and values.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00552300 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1851802334 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family problems
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
Methods Maria names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Maria names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to you, and adapts sessions to match your pace and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and lifestyle. Techniques can be adjusted over time based on what helps most, and the plan is reviewed together so clients stay involved in decisions.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and use exercises that benefit from visual connection. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when being off-camera makes it easier to speak. Live chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, journaling between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work during transitions or when travel would be difficult.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Maria also addresses family problems, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and perinatal concerns like postpartum depression.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and supportive and focused on collaboration. She helps set practical goals and uses steady, step-by-step work rather than quick fixes.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 16 years of experience in the mental health field across residential, partial care, outpatient, in-home, and addiction settings.
Is she licensed and where is she located?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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