Maria Oliveira (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides therapy services in both English and Portuguese. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and foster a stronger sense of balance and well-being. Maria works with teenagers, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance use, and ADHD.
With experience in community mental health and residential substance use treatment, Maria understands the importance of meeting each person where they are—with empathy, cultural awareness, and genuine understanding. She strives to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Maria utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).