Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
MaryBeth Underwood, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW13016
- NPI
- 1700411253
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information MaryBeth 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
- Self esteem work
About MaryBeth
MaryBeth Underwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and self-love. MaryBeth writes plainly and helps people break down problems into manageable steps.
She treats sessions as a chance to understand what is getting in the way day to day. Conversations focus on practical coping skills, building motivation, and small changes that add up. She asks about routines, responsibilities, and pressures so work and family demands can be included in planning.
MaryBeth emphasizes clients' strengths and past successes. She encourages people to notice what already works and to try new strategies in small, practical ways. Sessions use straightforward feedback and collaborative goal-setting rather than long explanations.
When addictions or strong urges are part of the problem, she helps people make a realistic plan to manage triggers and set achievable steps toward change. For relationship concerns she talks through communication patterns and concrete behavior changes someone can try between sessions.
MaryBeth supports people who want clearer self-worth and confidence. That often includes practicing self-directed exercises, addressing unhelpful thinking, and noticing progress over time. To begin, she asks a few practical questions so the first session can focus on the client’s immediate concerns.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and remote care
MaryBeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and actions. One common approach involves practical coping skills for anxiety and stress - learning short routines, breathing or grounding practices, and simple behavioral changes to reduce daily tension. These methods help when worries interfere with work, sleep, or relationships.Another approach focuses on managing addictive behaviors by identifying triggers and creating step-by-step plans. This usually includes finding replacement routines, setting achievable limits, and practicing strategies to handle urges when they arise. These techniques are task-oriented and aimed at gradual progress.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist helps the client define immediate goals, reviews what has worked before, and suggests methods that match the person's needs and preferences. Together they check what feels doable and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so therapy fits daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and focuses on building self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and direct, concentrating on skills, routines, and small behavior changes people can try between sessions.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credential and licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin sessions?
Click 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