Maria Dias, LCSW
Maria Dias, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 18 years experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Trauma and anxiety focus
About Maria Dias
Maria Dias is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has provided psychotherapy since 2005, bringing 18 years of professional experience to her practice in Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Rutgers University with a double major in Psychology and Social Work, and completed a Master of Social Work at New York University. As an LCSW, she holds a clinical social work license to provide psychotherapy and support to individuals and families.
Maria maintains ongoing professional development and has completed post-graduate training in clinical work with adolescents and their families using evidence-based tools, along with psychoanalytic training and hypnotherapy. She has also pursued specialized training in the treatment of panic and anxiety, which informs her work with clients facing stress, trauma, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, and other life transitions.
Rather than fitting each person into a single theoretical box, Maria uses an eclectic, client-centered approach that begins with learning about each individual’s unique history, strengths, and goals. She focuses on creating a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore hopes and fears, set realistic goals, and move toward them at a pace that respects their needs and preferences.
Maria maintains ongoing professional development and has completed post-graduate training in clinical work with adolescents and their families using evidence-based tools, along with psychoanalytic training and hypnotherapy. She has also pursued specialized training in the treatment of panic and anxiety, which informs her work with clients facing stress, trauma, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, and other life transitions.
Rather than fitting each person into a single theoretical box, Maria uses an eclectic, client-centered approach that begins with learning about each individual’s unique history, strengths, and goals. She focuses on creating a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore hopes and fears, set realistic goals, and move toward them at a pace that respects their needs and preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Dias have?
Maria Dias has 18 years of experience providing psychotherapy, having worked in the field since 2005.
Is Maria Dias a licensed therapist?
Yes. Maria Dias is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license is listed as TX LCSW 104456.
In which languages does Maria Dias provide therapy?
Maria Dias provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Dias located?
Maria Dias practices in Texas.
How can I work with Maria Dias as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Dias through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Dias work with international clients?
Maria Dias does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Dias cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Maria commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals and values; it works well for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by testing and changing unhelpful beliefs. DBT combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping under stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress is made and as priorities shift.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access different types of support, and practice new skills between sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to individualized treatment.