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Maria Milana, LMHC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Maria

Maria Milana is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who blends evidence-based methods to support people seeking greater balance and wellbeing. She draws on Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and mindfulness-informed techniques to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, Maria frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical skills and deeper self-understanding. Clients work with her across a range of interpersonal and internal challenges, including attachment struggles, communication problems, codependency, family of origin issues, and concerns such as panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and shame.

Her approach emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and building trust so that clients can explore patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and pursue more satisfying relationships and self-regard. Maria accepts new clients in Florida and offers flexible session formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for effective online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to explore the different parts of a person's inner life, helping identify protective and wounded parts so clients can relate to themselves with more clarity and compassion; it can be helpful for relationship patterns, shame, and complex emotional issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which supports coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a collaborative therapeutic relationship so individuals feel heard and supported as they work toward growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Maria partners with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies collaboratively, combining insights and practical skills to create a plan that feels manageable and aligned with each person's priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that work with their schedules and lifestyles while still receiving care from a licensed professional who integrates structured techniques with empathic support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maria commonly address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and panic symptoms.
Which therapeutic styles are used in sessions?
Sessions draw from Internal Family Systems, cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness, and other evidence-informed approaches to help clients build insight and practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Maria has five years of experience providing mental health counseling and has worked with a variety of concerns across that time.
What are the credentials and where is the therapist located?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH22414 and is accepting clients who reside in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English