Maria Chehab
Hello there! I am a Northwestern University graduate in Mental Health Counseling and the founder of Hopefinder LLC, a private practice based on the belief hope is the most powerful emotion of all. I have 5+ years of experience in Mental Health Counseling and have worked with a variety of mental health concerns and disorders. I specialize in mood disorders.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
First sessions typically start with a biopsychosocial and an initial diagnostic assessment. This session's goal is to better understand what brought you to me, and help us solidify an effective treatment plan moving forward
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am a compassionate provider, that has an uncanny gift in getting to the heart of the problem.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I want to work alongside you to help you learn how to cope with the slings and arrows of life. My goal is to foster in you the skills and confidence it takes to thrive.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
Family Conflict
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Domestic Violence
Family Therapy
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Florida
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT as a treatment modality to help you focus on your goals and values. ACT uses evidence-based approaches to help you solidify a sense of self and personal purpose. I strive to help you build your self-esteem and navigate your inner compass.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as an effective evidence-based treatment to challenge your thoughts and help you modify behaviors that may be causing you distress. CBT is an effective tool to facilitate transformation, and is a powerful means of gently starting to incite change in your life
6 ratings with written reviews
June 6, 2026
She is one of the best therapist I have ever had. She calls you out and pushes you to the core. My partner and I love this. Compassionate, yet knowledgeable.
Verified client, age 35-44
May 30, 2026
I felt very heard and supported just from the first session. This was very encouraging because everyone hears the horror stories about getting paired up with the wrong therapist, so meeting and getting started with Maria makes me feel incredibly lucky and taken care of.
Verified client, age 25-34
May 16, 2026
This was my first session and I put what I wanted from this session on the intake and she understood what I asked and is working with me on this.