Maria Wilson, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW supporting families and trauma

Trauma informed care
Family and teen focus
Flexible online sessions

About Maria Wilson

Maria Wilson, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Indiana and Nevada who brings a long history of work with children, families, and individuals facing complex life challenges. With over 15 years serving as a clinical counselor and three decades of broader professional experience engaging with children and families, she focuses on practical, compassionate support for stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, eating issues, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.

Maria also works with clients navigating adoption and foster care, abandonment, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and caregiving or compassion fatigue. She has particular experience supporting teens and fathers, and tailors her approach to each person’s needs and goals. Her work blends client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques to build motivation, improve confidence, and foster lasting coping skills.

Committed to respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, Maria individualizes treatment plans and conversation style to fit each client. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and approaches that step with encouragement and practical guidance to help people move forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also Specializes In

GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Wilson have?

Maria Wilson has 15 years of experience as a professional clinical counselor, and three decades of broader professional work engaging with children and families.

Is Maria Wilson a licensed therapist?

Yes. Maria Wilson holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are IN LCSW 34009408A and NV LCSW 11277-C.

In which languages does Maria Wilson provide therapy?

Maria Wilson provides therapy in English.

Where is Maria Wilson located?

Maria Wilson is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Maria Wilson as my therapist?

Therapy with Maria Wilson is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does Maria Wilson work with international clients?

Yes, Maria Wilson works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Wilson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. A prospective client can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire used to match them with Maria Wilson. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Maria Wilson integrates clinical methods that translate well to remote sessions, including Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration - the therapist helps create a respectful environment where the person’s goals guide the work and strengths are built upon, a good fit for relationship, self-esteem, and family concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

When trauma is a focus, Maria can draw on EMDR-informed principles to address traumatic memories and their impact on daily functioning. EMDR uses structured techniques to help reduce the intensity of distressing memories and support adaptive processing over time, which can assist people coping with abuse, loss, or other traumatic events. The therapist will work collaboratively to determine which approach or combination of approaches best matches each person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent, goal-oriented work, making it easier for individuals and families to engage in therapy without rearranging their lives.

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