Maria Holmes, LCSW

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Gentle, story-focused support for real-life struggles

Details

Name	Maria Holmes
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Utah
Licensed in	Utah
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Italian
Years in practice	23

About Maria

Maria Holmes is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience in Utah. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, and addiction. Maria uses plain language and a steady, respectful approach to make starting therapy feel manageable.

She focuses on building a safe space for each person to tell their story. Sessions are shaped around what matters to the individual, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

Maria listens for patterns in life stories and helps clients reframe difficult memories and beliefs. Her work blends practical tools and reflective conversation. That can mean using habits and thought exercises to reduce anxiety, or practicing mindfulness to calm the body and mind.

She also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to change behaviors like substance use or unhealthy routines. Maria pays attention to how life stages and events affect wellbeing. She has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, cancer, family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and immigration-related stress.

She also helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and Italian. Maria tailors the pace and strategies to each person's goals, whether that means brief solution-focused work or deeper narrative work over time.

The focus remains on small, practical steps that build toward lasting change.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Maria works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Maria directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Maria directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches translate online

Maria uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, looking for alternative plots and strengths that get lost in hardship. This approach can be helpful for grief, trauma, and feelings of shame because it focuses on changing how life events are understood.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person's priorities and pace, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which adds concrete tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and habits connected to addiction or low motivation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Maria works with each person to decide whether story work, skill practice, or motivational coaching fits best. Goals, preferences, and how someone responds to early sessions shape the plan going forward.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress consistent.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Maria commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include aging, cancer, codependency, divorce, family of origin issues, and related life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends narrative listening with client-centered care and practical techniques. Sessions include story work, skill practice, and motivational support tailored to the person's goals.

What is her professional background?

Maria has 23 years of professional experience working with individuals across a range of life challenges. She brings long-term clinical experience in helping people manage emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Utah. Sessions are provided from her practice based in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Maria offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on what a person needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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