Maria Regla, LMFT
Bilingual LMFT supporting healing and resilience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Focus on trauma and anxiety
- 20 years of experience
About Maria Regla
Maria Regla is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience supporting people through difficult emotional moments and major life changes. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns, helping clients build practical coping skills and regain a sense of agency. Her work emphasizes cultural responsiveness and bilingual care, drawing on her English and Spanish language skills to create an inclusive and respectful space for a wide range of life experiences.
Maria centers her practice on empowerment and improved communication, guiding clients to overcome social anxiety, strengthen relationships, and deepen self-compassion. Using evidence-based methods, she helps people work through feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame while fostering resilience and renewed purpose. Clients can expect a warm, validating presence that balances empathy with clear, goal-focused strategies.
Throughout the therapeutic journey, Maria aims to walk alongside each person as they navigate transitions such as caregiving stress, divorce, postpartum challenges, or recovery from traumatic events. Her priority is to support growth, build effective coping tools, and help clients reconnect with their inner strengths in a steady, collaborative way.
Maria centers her practice on empowerment and improved communication, guiding clients to overcome social anxiety, strengthen relationships, and deepen self-compassion. Using evidence-based methods, she helps people work through feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame while fostering resilience and renewed purpose. Clients can expect a warm, validating presence that balances empathy with clear, goal-focused strategies.
Throughout the therapeutic journey, Maria aims to walk alongside each person as they navigate transitions such as caregiving stress, divorce, postpartum challenges, or recovery from traumatic events. Her priority is to support growth, build effective coping tools, and help clients reconnect with their inner strengths in a steady, collaborative way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Regla have?
Maria Regla has 20 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Maria Regla a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 51538.
In which languages does Maria Regla provide therapy?
Maria provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Maria Regla located?
Maria is located in California.
How can I work with Maria Regla as my therapist?
You can work with Maria through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Regla work with international clients?
Yes, Maria works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Regla cost?
Costs can vary based on 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 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 with Maria Regla
Maria combines client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and EMDR-informed work to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's experience, offering empathy and validation so clients can explore values, relationships, and personal goals in a supportive space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to help process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing reactions, often benefiting those with trauma-related symptoms or overwhelming past events.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor interventions from these methods to create a personalized plan. She emphasizes shared decision-making so the therapeutic path fits the client’s life and priorities.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, accommodate shifts in availability, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person sessions are not possible.