Dr. Maria Clapp

Dr. Maria Clapp is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She welcomes people taking the first step toward feeling better and offers a steady, listening presence. Maria aims to build honest, trusting relationships before focusing on labels or diagnoses.

She uses a practical mix of approaches. Solution-focused work helps set small, reachable goals. Cognitive-behavioral strategies look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. A client-centered stance means sessions follow what the person brings and moves at their pace.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also assists people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues linked to chronic illness or caregiving.

Maria has experience providing psychoeducational programs in parenting and anger management. She also has worked with people referred through the legal system for things like domestic violence or DUI-related counseling, and with autistic youth who face social challenges at school.

Education and life experience shape her approach. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology, a master’s in mental health counseling, and a doctorate in organizational leadership. Maria speaks English and Spanish and works with people in Florida and beyond, including international clients.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects what is said and helps people identify what matters most to them. It suits people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions often include practical exercises and small experiments to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they shape an approach that fits the client's needs rather than imposing a single method.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people keep momentum when relocating or coordinating across time zones. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and pacing so work continues effectively even when meetings are virtual.