Maria Madrigal, LCSW

Licensed in California · 27 years in practice

Maria Madrigal helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 20834 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1376888131 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Maria

Maria Madrigal helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of professional experience and she speaks English and Spanish. Maria keeps sessions straightforward and practical.

She asks questions, listens closely, and helps people name what is most troubling. Then she and the client choose small steps to try between sessions. Her style is calm and direct, with an emphasis on real changes that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

People come to her with a wide range of concerns, including abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and difficulty communicating. She also supports those coping with divorce, shame, guilt, isolation, or questions about life purpose. Post-traumatic stress and social anxiety are within her areas of focus.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she sees international clients as well. Maria emphasizes a respectful space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She encourages people to take small steps toward their goals rather than expecting instant fixes.

Her experience spans many settings over nearly three decades. That background helps her match practical approaches to each person’s needs. If someone is feeling stuck, she works with them to identify patterns and develop a plan for change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope and recover. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes; this helps reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. Another approach centers on processing traumatic or painful memories in a paced way so memories feel less overwhelming and flashbacks or avoidance decrease.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to understand goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is low, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets people send quick updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when schedules change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a practical, listening-first style that helps people name problems and try small, manageable steps between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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