Maria Bedoya , LMHC

Maria Bedoya is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. Raised in Florida and identifying as Latinx, she combines cultural understanding with clinical training to support people navigating stress, anxiety, career and executive coaching needs, and the emotional toll of compassion fatigue. Maria works with adults facing life transitions, immigration-related concerns, domestic violence recovery, and young adult challenges, and she brings a focus on building self-love and practical coping skills.

Her approach centers on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly. Maria draws on client-centered techniques to honor each person s perspective, cognitive behavioral strategies to address patterns that contribute to stress and anxiety, and mindfulness practices to help manage overwhelming emotions. She also uses motivational and solution-focused tools when coaching clients toward actionable goals.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Maria offers therapy to people who prefer either language. She encourages those taking the first step toward support and provides guidance on practical next steps. She also shares writing and resources at www.empoweredwoman.blog for those who want to learn more about her perspectives and work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Maria Bedoya integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship where the client s perspective guides the work and personal strengths are highlighted. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and challenges tied to life transitions. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical ways to notice and sit with difficult emotions, helping reduce reactivity and support recovery from compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Maria works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She tailors methods to a client s needs, goals, and preferences, blending techniques as appropriate and revisiting the plan together over time.

Online therapy with Maria is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, coordinate around work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.