Maria Migliaccio , LPC

Maria Migliaccio brings more than 20 years of experience as a mental health professional, supporting adults, children, and parents of children with special needs. She approaches each person as an individual, honoring cultural context and personal history while focusing on practical steps to move forward. Her work is grounded in a person-centered, positive, and solution-focused orientation that aims to identify strengths and build useful skills.

Maria uses a range of evidence-informed techniques tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) coursework and supervised practice, mindfulness-based practices, and existential therapy. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a board-level credential in behavior analysis that emphasizes assessment and targeted behavior interventions. She also holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and indicates formal licensure to provide professional counseling services.

Throughout her career she has worked with diverse concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, ADHD, addictions, mood disorders, and career and life transitions. Maria aims to collaborate with clients to clarify goals, develop coping strategies, and support sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Maria combines client-centered therapy with practical skills-based methods to meet a wide range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values, creating space for exploration and self-direction while the therapist provides empathetic support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation during times of change or grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively with each individual to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods over time so the chosen strategies fit the person’s life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions allow for in-depth conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can provide more immediate check-ins or support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility needs and help maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are not possible.