Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Maria Najera, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 104250
- NPI
- 1598211369
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Maria
Maria Najera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Maria uses straightforward conversations to help people manage hard moments and make practical changes.
She listens for how daily life, relationships, and past hurt affect current problems. Sessions cover patterns like attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, communication struggles, control issues, and family of origin dynamics. Maria also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and helps identify strengths to build on. Work in sessions often looks like naming unhelpful patterns, trying new ways to respond, and practicing small changes between meetings.
Maria supports people coping with grief, mood disorders, and impulsivity by breaking problems into manageable steps. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions and helps clients experiment with healthier responses. The focus is on concrete skills and clearer understanding of personal values.
People who choose Maria can expect clear goals and steady work toward them. She guides conversations so things discussed in the session translate into everyday action. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and remote work
Maria works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she uses helps people identify recurring thoughts and behaviors, test different reactions, and practice new skills to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach is useful for stress, depression, and impulsivity. Another approach looks at how past attachment experiences shape current relationships and emotional responses. It involves talking through relational patterns and trying alternative ways to relate that reduce conflict and isolation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will review your goals, current challenges, and preferences to recommend techniques that fit. That process is collaborative and may shift as you see what helps most in daily life.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain momentum between appointments and apply new skills directly to everyday situations.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, communication, and guilt or shame.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps clients identify strengths, spot unhelpful patterns, and practice concrete changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing mood, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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