Maria Mercedes Mercedes Giol
Hi my name is Maria Mercedes Giol, I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, California, Utah and Washington. I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and completed my Master's in Mental Health Counseling in Miami, Florida.
I have lived in sunny (sometimes Florida, lol ) for 28 years and I am a devoted mother and girlfriend to a 16-year-old son and two small dogs.
I have lived in sunny (sometimes Florida, lol ) for 29 years and I am a devoted mother to a 17-year-old son and 1 small dog. I enjoy boating with my family, watching sunsets, hiking, bicycling, singing, and making homemade soaps.
First session
In our first session, I’ll take time to listen and understand what brought you to therapy. We’ll review confidentiality, talk about your concerns and goals, and gather some background information to help guide our work together. You’re encouraged to share at your own pace in a supportive, non-judgmental space. I’ll ask some questions, and I also want to hear what you hope to gain from therapy and what you’d like to work on. My goal is to build trust, answer your questions, and create a plan that supports your needs.
Strengths
I am passionate about empowering YOU with practical "tools for life" rather than therapy for life. I like to build trust through active listening, asking questions, and showing genuine interest to instill hope.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, self-doubt and emotional overwhelm related to relationships, work stress, or life transitions. Clients who are motivated for change, open to self-reflection, and willing to engage actively in the therapeutic process—even when it feels challenging. Professionals experiencing burnout, clients having People-pleasing tendencies, Perfectionism, overthinking, and difficulty setting boundaries and communicating assertively.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My approach centers on teaching Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to help clients reframe, replace, cancel and challenge negative thoughts, fostering real, hopeful thinking that positively impacts feelings and behavior.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I like to teach clients ways to reduce anxiety, stress and depression by being more present, using techniques like meditation, using their 5 senses and body scan.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I like to listen to my clients, find their strengths and ways to focus on how to come up with solutions to their challenges (not problems) and encourage, educate and empower them.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 14753
- FloridaLicense MH7467
- UtahLicense 12250796-6004
- WashingtonLicense MHC.LH.61281351