Maritza Ejenbaum, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Details
| Name | Maritza Ejenbaum |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | Florida, North Carolina |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 36 |
About Maritza
Maritza Ejenbaum is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of experience. She practices in North Carolina and works in both English and Spanish. Maritza focuses on helping people move past issues that keep them stuck and regain more control over their lives.
She helps people manage stress so it does not manage them. She teaches practical tools to cope with anxiety and depression. She also addresses addictive behaviors and the emotional impact of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
Maritza pays close attention to how early life experiences shape present reactions. She supports people who want to build self-esteem, strengthen relationships, and improve communication. Her work aims to help clients understand patterns and make different choices going forward.
She follows a collaborative style that respects each person’s background and values. Maritza believes therapy should fit the individual rather than forcing a single method on everyone. She aims to earn trust and work side by side with people as they set and reach goals.
Her approach draws on narrative perspectives alongside attachment-based and client-centered ideas, and she also uses cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused techniques when helpful. Sessions are practical, focused on skills, insight, and small changes that add up over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Maritza works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Maritza among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Maritza among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Maritza among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Maritza among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Maritza among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Maritza among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Maritza among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Maritza 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 Maritza directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment ideas shape online therapy
Maritza draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and rewrite the stories that limit them. This approach works well for issues like low self-esteem, life purpose, and patterns that repeat across relationships.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current reactions. That perspective helps when relationship patterns, trust, or emotional closeness are causing pain. Client-Centered Therapy is a throughline in her work, focusing on empathy, respect, and meeting people where they are to build motivation and self-understanding.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try different techniques, and adjust based on what the client finds useful. Goals, preferences, and life demands guide which methods are emphasized.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching-style work, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting and self-esteem concerns, among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and respectful. She combines narrative ideas with attachment-based and client-centered work and uses CBT or EFT techniques when they fit the client’s goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 36 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues and diverse cultural and sexual orientation backgrounds.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Florida, and she practices from North Carolina.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
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?
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