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Maria Wilson

Maria Wilson, LCSW

Indiana

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and trauma

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Credentials check

Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Indiana
LCSW, licence 34009408A
Licensed in Nevada
LCSW, licence 11277-C
NPI
1902308166
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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
  • Parenting support
  • Trauma informed work

About Maria

Maria Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada and Indiana with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.

Maria speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps. Sessions involve talking through current problems, looking at patterns that keep problems going, and practicing skills to handle strong feelings. She uses evidence-informed approaches to help people manage mood swings, anger, and the fallout from difficult life changes.

Her background includes long-term work with children, teens, and adults across community settings. That experience informs how she structures sessions for parents and caregivers, and how she supports teens who are struggling with school, identity, or behavior concerns.

Maria integrates client-centered work with cognitive strategies and emotional regulation skills. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior approaches and EMDR when appropriate to address trauma and distressing memories. Treatment plans focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps for daily life.

People who come to her often want concrete changes: better communication at home, fewer panic moments, improved mood, or a plan for parenting challenges. To begin, the site asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.

BHow sessions work

How Maria's therapeutic methods translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. Online this looks like guided conversations that prioritize the client’s concerns and practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; online sessions use worksheets and in-session practice to change unhelpful patterns and test new actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it is useful for anger, mood instability, and relationship stress.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss what feels most helpful, try approaches in session, and adjust plans based on the client’s goals and feedback. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, trauma-focused work, or reflective existential conversations.

The practical advantage of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, school, and parenting responsibilities, or better for shorter check-ins and focused skills practice. The therapist will help shape session length and tasks so therapy can be used alongside daily routines rather than replacing them.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Indiana, Nevada

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, eating issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What approach does she use in sessions?

She blends client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas. She may also use EMDR for trauma and existential conversations when relevant.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working directly with clients, plus additional professional work across community settings over a longer career.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada and Indiana and is located in Indiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What are the session formats and cost?

Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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