Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 14 ratings

Dr. Maria Escobar

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Solution oriented
Intelligent
Direct
Virtual
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In my clinical work, I gain perspective and understanding of real-life challenges of clients that have experienced personal struggles. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their life issues. The goal is to best support the client to recognize what they need out of therapy.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In my practice, I coordinate with individuals to develop treatment plans that are sensitive to their specific needs and realistic in nature.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My treatment approach is always tailored to clients and I offer comfort, understanding, support, guidance, sincerity, honesty and direction.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work well with young adults, adults and seniors. I am compassionate to the needs of my clients and work on gaining trust to build a relationship to successfully encourage change.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 14 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 27, 2025

Comfortable surroundings, open manner, listens and gives good feedback.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

July 11, 2025

According to her profile, her experience seems to be the best fit for me to explore more about myself and help improve.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

About Dr. Maria Escobar

Address

6475 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031, 102

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT has been my approach in identify troubling situations or conditions in the patients life. In identifying and supporting awareness of thoughts, emotions and physical change about the presenting problems it will strengthen coping skills. The goal is to support identifying negative and inaccurate thinking by reshaping thinking patterns.

Family Therapy

Anxiety, depression, PTSD Managing anger or stress Building healthier thought habits. Family therapy focuses on relationship patterns, communication issues, and systemic dynamics within the family unit. Key Family Therapy Approaches: Structural Therapy (Minuchin) – Restructuring the family hierarchy and roles. Strategic Therapy – Identifying and altering patterns of interaction. Bowenian Therapy – Focus on differentiation and intergenerational dynamics. Narrative Therapy – Helping families re-author their shared stories. Psychoeducation – Teaching the family about a diagnosis and how to support the member experiencing it.