- Build trust first
- Practical coping skills
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Farraye-Biggs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience helping people manage work and life stress. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space where people feel heard. Her approach begins with building a trusting relationship before moving into practical steps toward change.
She draws on several therapy styles to match the issue at hand, using client-centered work to follow each person’s pace and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas are brought in when exploring patterns from past relationships or long-standing emotional concerns.
Maria understands the pressures of family life, caregiving, and workplace strain because of her own experiences as a first-generation American and as a parent of a child with ADHD. She talks plainly about challenges and also models how to find resilience through small changes. Sessions tend to be interactive, with both listening and practical suggestions for coping skills.
Her background includes managing a private practice and working across multiple settings with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, identity questions, and career stress. She emphasizes collaboration and guides clients to set realistic goals that fit their daily lives.
People who want steady support during change, help with workplace and family stress, or tools to manage mood and anxiety may find her style useful. To begin, the therapist asks for a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on availability.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's needs. It helps when someone needs a steady, respectful place to talk and to decide goals at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and difficulties that respond to skill-based changes.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work through strong emotions and relationship patterns. It can be helpful when past attachments or current relationships affect mood and day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to test methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about pace, frequency, and whether to focus on skills, emotional exploration, or a mix of both so sessions align with everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and workplace issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining listening with practical strategies such as cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings, including running a private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages can sessions be offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.