- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Depression
About Maria
Maria Coyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, and related concerns. Her approach aims to help parents and individuals find workable steps forward in everyday life.
She uses client-centered methods to listen and clarify what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants change but feels stuck, and solution-focused techniques help find concrete next steps. Maria has worked in schools and independent practice in New Jersey. That background means she understands common pressures at home and in community settings.
She has helped people with ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, self-harm concerns, and young adult transitions. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling around busy family schedules and work demands.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She partners with each person to identify problems, try practical strategies, and track what helps. The goal is to create realistic plans that can be used between sessions.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maria helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Eating and food-related issues
- Personality disorders
- Self-harm
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online options for practical parenting support
Maria uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening space where parents and individuals can voice priorities and feel heard. This approach focuses on understanding each person's perspective and shaping goals together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify anxious or negative thoughts and then tests small behavior changes to see what improves daily life. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and habits that interfere with day-to-day functioning.
Motivational Interviewing is another tool she may use when someone feels unsure about change. It focuses on strengthening motivation and drawing out personal reasons to try new strategies rather than pushing solutions onto someone.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling easier around school, work, and family life. Video is close to an in-person visit for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief updates, short check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than talking.
Questions people ask about Maria
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, anger, and self esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses CBT, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused methods to build practical steps forward.
What is her background and experience?
Maria has 25 years of counseling experience and has worked in school settings and independent practice, supporting a wide range of issues across diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
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.
What do I need to do to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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