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Maria Alderman, LMSW-C - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Maria Alderman

Maria Alderman

(she/her)

LMSW-C
6 years of experience
Virtual

I’m a fully licensed and certified practicing Masters Level Social Worker with expertise in navigating the dynamic arena of relationships with oneself and others. I enjoy working with people to set realistic self-identified goals, with a therapeutic process aimed to actualize those goals. Through this process self esteem along with other quality of life measures typically increase over time. I truly enjoy, and look forward to meeting and working with individuals seeking results and those ready make the commitment to themself. You’re worth it.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients get a piece of mind when they feel heard. In our first session, we will start with brief introductions, the dive into specific challenges you’re facing. This will help to create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength as a provider is my natural sense of compassion and empathy, coupled with skillfulness of explaining and applying the therapeutic process has been said to be a welcoming space for people of all walks of life to feel motivated and comfortable with the care, and to see measurable results.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with young adults seeking guidance through the ever shifting global world, new moms and dads, individuals experiencing transitions and life changes; or feeling powerless and looking to feel a new found sense of purpose or control In their life. I enjoy working with middle age and older adults experiencing grieve and loss and working through the ever changing social dynamics to provide support and encouragement and achieve the goals they set out to accomplish.

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Assisting individuals in overcoming common thought traps and patterns of behavior that stem from these thought traps - that can impact relationships, school, work and in general interfere with overall life satisfaction.