Dr. Maria Humphrey, LMFT

Dr. Maria Humphrey helps people who are juggling stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of experience and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions. People who feel burned out, isolated, or overwhelmed by caregiving or health concerns often come for practical guidance and emotional support.

Her work focuses on listening first and then helping people try options that fit their life. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She also draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to uncover patterns and build quick, usable steps forward.

In sessions she helps people name emotions, set small goals, and practice new ways of responding. She often supports those facing aging or cancer-related challenges, hospice and end-of-life concerns, immigration stress, and the strain that comes with caregiving. She also addresses compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles in day-to-day living.

Her background includes ten years working with a broad range of mood and life concerns in Florida. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and practical. The first meetings tend to focus on what the person hopes to change and what will make therapy fit into their routine.

Therapy with her is described by straightforward conversations, gently exploring history when it helps, and creating concrete steps to try between sessions. She encourages people to bring questions about goals, pacing, and what feels most useful as therapy proceeds.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person, helping them feel heard and guiding sessions by their priorities. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions because it starts from the client's immediate concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals to produce noticeable change. It can help with coping strategies, building routines, and managing caregiving or health-related tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches that fit the client's goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences shape the plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during busy days, and reduce travel time. It also lets people keep therapy in their regular routine while exploring practical strategies for stress, mood, and caregiving challenges.