Maria Volakis is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with nine years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety.
01About Maria
Maria Volakis is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with nine years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She supports clients worried about low self-esteem, motivation, confidence, and navigating life changes. Maria also focuses on building self-love and practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them notice strengths they already have.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to turn small steps into real habits that reduce worry and increase confidence. Maria often uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She mixes skills training with values-based goals so clients can both feel better and move toward what matters to them.
Conversations are goal-focused and paced to each person’s needs. In session she helps people name their patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice short exercises between meetings. She explains strategies in plain language and checks in about what is useful.
The work is practical and meant to fit into a busy life. If someone is new to therapy, Maria offers clear first steps and gentle guidance. She encourages realistic goals and celebrates progress along the way.
Her style is calm, direct, and focused on building sustainable change.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-20678 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1477106292 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
Methods Maria names
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04Online support
How ACT and CBT work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and for people wanting clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world actions, which can reduce anxiety and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferred pace. That collaboration means methods can shift over time if something isn’t working or if priorities change.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a conversation that closely resembles in-person meetings, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, brief skill practice, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity when life gets in the way.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation issues, confidence, and coping with life changes. Self-love is also a focus area in her work.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She works collaboratively and uses clear, practical techniques. Sessions focus on strengths, small steps, and tools people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed as an Arizona LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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