Maria Pulizzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
01About Maria
Maria Pulizzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction concerns, and low self-esteem. Maria also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and issues commonly faced by young adults.
Maria uses a person-centered approach that lets people lead the conversation while she listens without judgment. She pairs that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts.
Background and approach
She also draws on dialectical behavior strategies when someone needs help with emotion regulation and coping skills. Her style is straightforward and calm. Sessions usually include checking what matters most that week, talking through problems, and practicing small skills to try between meetings.
Maria balances empathy with clear, actionable steps so people leave with something to use right away. Maria trained in rehabilitation counseling and has five years of focused therapy experience. She has worked in community mental health and in substance use settings, supporting people with co-occurring concerns.
That background informs how she approaches both addiction and mood-related issues. Clients can expect a collaborative process that respects their pace and goals. Maria explains options, helps set short-term targets, and adjusts approaches as needed.
The work aims to reduce immediate distress and build routines and coping strategies that hold up over time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2008027537 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1457697484 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Self esteem
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Young adult issues
Methods Maria names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Maria names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Maria’s Approaches Shape Online Sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. In online sessions this means Maria creates space for people to talk through what matters most and helps them set goals they choose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small experiments or homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping. When used online, DBT often involves learning short strategies for distress tolerance and emotion regulation that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts between meetings and get timely support. These options help fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on real skills and progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Maria address in therapy?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, and addictions including drug and alcohol issues. She also focuses on challenges common to young adults.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and nonjudgmental, with a practical focus. Sessions balance listening with clear steps people can try between meetings.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Maria has five years of therapy experience and has worked in community mental health and substance use settings. Her background includes work with co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and is based in Missouri. Her credential is listed as MO LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Maria offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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