Maria
Counselor, LMHC (she, her)
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of experience, including two years of independent licensure. I completed a Post-Master’s Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University in 2024. I earned my Master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University in 2013 and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from FIU, as well as an Associate’s degree in Psychology from Miami-Dade College. My work emphasizes wellness and anxiety.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders using neuro-affirming techniques that consider how the nervous system responds to stress. My clinical experience includes work in schools, community programs, residential settings, and agency-based care.
My journey into mental health work began with an interest in people, relationships, and emotional well-being. Through training and experience in multiple settings, I developed a focus on anxiety, wellness, and relational care that informs my compassionate approach.
Call or Email Maria Collar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (786) 504-6392
Let's Connect (786) 504-6392
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $70
- Couple Sessions $90
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP: Cigna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Maria Collar
Counselor, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (786) 504-6392
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH23430 Maria Collar
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended St. Bonaventure University, M.S.Ed, Graduated 2013
- Certificate from National University 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maria Collar
Counselor, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (786) 504-6392
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Peer Relationships
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Maria Collar
Counselor, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (786) 504-6392
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Maria Collar
Counselor, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (786) 504-6392
Location
Additional Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(786) 504-6392