Maria Coyle, MA
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from New Jersey and have been practicing for 25 years. I work in a Middle School during the day and my specialty is working with children and adolescents, but I will work with adults as well. I know that each stage of life brings its own challenges and opportunities for growth.
I challenge their negative thoughts and try to make my clients accept their feelings and make changes so they can overcome what it is they are working on in therapy.
My approach combines CBT and DBT with a down-to-earth style that often includes humor—because sometimes a well-timed laugh can make difficult work feel a little more manageable. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable, understood, and equipped with real tools to move forward.
First session
In the first session, we will discuss why you sought out counseling and I will ask you what is the main priority that needs to be met from counseling. I will ask some questions to get some background information and we will move on from there.
Strengths
As a therapist I am honest and listen to what you feel you need to work on in therapy. I am empathetic to all issues my clients have in their life and I try to have a sense a humor and be genuine to them.
Ideal clients
I love working with adolescents and young adults in their 20's. I feel that they are willing to really make changes and express themselves without hesitation.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Changing the way you think is the biggest obstacle in life. So if you can change your mind and change your behavior you will be your authentic self.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Accepting your feelings will change how you think and feel and you can move on and make progress.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Peer Relationships
Other specialties
Depression
School Issues
Serves
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
New JerseyLicense 37PC00560600