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Mindfulness-based care
Bilingual English Spanish
20 years experience
About Maria
Maria Regla is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem. She offers a calm presence and practical support for people facing life changes, relationship tension, or worries about intimacy.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing panic or overwhelming feelings. Maria also draws on mindfulness practices to help clients notice what matters and respond more intentionally.
Her practice is bilingual in English and Spanish, and she aims to make therapy culturally responsive and easy to understand. She often helps people who feel isolated, stuck in guilt or shame, or unsure about purpose and next steps.
Maria works collaboratively, helping each person set clear goals and try small, manageable steps between sessions. Her style is warm and direct - she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and offers tools clients can use right away.
Over the years she has supported people through careers, caregiving stress, disaster-related distress, divorce, postpartum challenges, and first responder stress. She combines several approaches so the work fits each person's needs and pace.
How Mindfulness and Practical Skills Work Online
Mindfulness Therapy helps people pay attention to the present moment and notice thoughts and sensations without judging them. It can reduce overwhelm, ease anxiety, and make it easier to respond rather than react. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and reflecting what you say so you feel heard and can find your own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like panic and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best, based on goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. That plan can shift as progress is made or new challenges arise.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into daily life and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins, have sessions during a break at work, or choose an option that uses less bandwidth when needed. Licensed professionals aim to make online work practical and tailored to each client's routine.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings and on building resilience over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including post-traumatic stress and first responder issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as CA LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any logistics or scheduling details when you begin the process.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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