Hello and Welcome, I am Maria Daly, a skilled therapist licensed to serve clients who are residents of Illinois. My experience over the past nine years has been counseling adults coping with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, aging, and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as other areas. My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and patient. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences and discuss issues that they face and are seeking assistance with. I meet my clients where they are in life and will interactively discuss and set therapy goals. My goal is to work together toward healing/acceptance or whatever the goal may be that promotes a happier and healthier functioning client. I realize that, at times it takes courage to reach out for help and I admire you for taking a step toward a more fulfilled and happier life. I am here to support and empower you on that journey.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I believe that having an understanding of why we suffer emotionally is important in processing and working through our past and present experiences. Therefore, guiding clients (you) with education, and then building on that knowledge, helps to promote psychological growth and mastery of your own life.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My clinical style is integrative using Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapies, Attachment Theory, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and some Psychodynamic Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
You will find when working with me that my interactive style is more laid back, that I am easy to talk to, and am capable of vast empathy. There's nothing we can't discuss if it is helpful. You will also notice that I have a strong belief that rapport and trust building is essential to our therapeutic relationship and you will be left feeling that I truly care about you, your situation, and your experiences. As one of my clients, your emotional wellbeing will always be a top priority and very important to me. I encourage and appreciate any feedback as I see it as opportunity for improvement.