Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Maria Farraye-Biggs, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC00452200
- NPI
- 1780343947
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Maria supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Trauma focus
About Maria
Maria Farraye-Biggs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and life transitions.
She draws on practical, everyday conversation in sessions. She uses clear talk, reflective listening, and guidance to help people understand patterns and make changes. She also brings personal perspective as someone who has used therapy and navigated medical and family challenges herself.
Maria blends several approaches rather than relying on a single method. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns linked to family of origin and long-standing feelings.
In practice she focuses on concrete goals like improving communication, managing mood swings, coping with parenting demands, and handling workplace stress. Sessions include education about how problems develop and short-term, solution-focused steps to reduce immediate distress.
Maria offers work in English and Spanish. She serves adults in New Jersey and does not accept international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is required through the site’s online options.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the person and on active listening. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s priorities and pace, and address issues such as parenting stress or identity concerns through direct conversation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is action-oriented. It breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and tests small changes to see what helps. Delivered online, CBT can include brief skills practice, structured worksheets, and clear follow-up tasks to use between sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in close relationships and strong emotions. Online sessions can be used to identify interaction cycles, name difficult feelings, and try new ways of relating that ease recurring conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with clients to choose methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting over time rather than sticking to one plan.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, reducing travel time, or doing shorter check-ins during work breaks. Discuss scheduling and practical arrangements during the matching process so sessions fit daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work includes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic ideas, emotionally-focused concepts, and solution-focused strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience across a range of settings, including private practice and clinical work with diverse clients.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers