Shi is the best
Maria Abada, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.8 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 14 reviews
- Great news, Maria is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
Recent reviews
Very good she helped me out a lot
More about Maria
- 16 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Welcome! My name is Maria and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of New Jersey. I have over 16 years experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, partial care, outpatient, in-home, and addictions. Although that seems like a mouthful, it simply means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse. In the last 5 years I have also worked with individuals with perinatal mental health issues.
My dedication to the field of mental health stems from my personal experience with it. I grew up with close loved ones living with mental illness and I have personally overcome some mental health challenges, too. I know firsthand that getting help can be a challenge. There is still so much stigma around having mental health issues, the process for getting help can be overwhelming, and it can feel so frustrating and lonely. However, I also know from experience how much life can change for the better when you find support and take steps towards taking care of yourself!
I use a person-centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative approach in treatment. This means I begin where you are and tailor the treatment approach to your needs while being sensitive to how your individual cultural identities and lifestyle choices impact your experience. I use evidence based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. I also incorporate trauma-informed care into my work with clients. However, I do incorporate more "classical" approaches to counseling as well.
I would describe my style as warm and supportive, and I am ready to help you tackle your struggle head-on. Collaboration is important - together we can work on establishing concrete goals and steps for you to help overcome your current problems. If you are looking for quick fixes, I am not the best counselor to work with. I believe in taking time and working on wellness slowly, holistically, and consistently. Just as physical health takes time and consistency, so does mental health. I look forward to helping you in any way I can!
Please be advised I am currently available to provide services only to female clients. Thank you again for taking time in learning more about me.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Family problems
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Maria Abada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851802334.
- LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00552300 · Renews November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Maria Abada
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Shi is the best
Very good she helped me out a lot
she is the best
I absolutely love María. She’s incredibly intelligent- super patient, kind & has wonderful suggestions that I def apply in my everyday life as tools that work. She’s someone I would highly recommend!
Maria has been awesome for the past two years she’s been the therapist I’ve always needed. She challenges me when she thinks I’m ready. Is someone I can always speak too and truthful all the time.
Maria is very very nice.
Maria is an incredible counselor! She is a breath of fresh air and extremely intelligent with wisdom filled knowledge.
Compassionate and always has an ear ready for me when I need her. She has enlightened me and allowed me to grow and see how therapy has been beneficial for me.
Maria has been a wonderful and extraordinarily supportive person, and has helped me immensely in working through my anxiety and self-doubt issues. I really appreciate her flexibility and our conversations through chat that give me a way out of my head.
Maria understood what I was going through from the very beginning, and is constantly offering me wise advice while also trying to steer the way i think into the right direction. I'm truly appreciative of the way she has opened my mind.
Maria is excellent!
She is great!
Thumbs up!
After a few suggestions and ideas she recently gave me an exercise that I have practiced and feel like it will be really helpful. Thanks!
Frequently asked questions
Does Maria Abada offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maria Abada works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Maria Abada speak?
Maria Abada speaks English.
How many years of experience does Maria Abada have?
Maria Abada has 16 years of experience.
Where is Maria Abada licensed to practice?
Maria Abada is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Maria Abada accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Maria Abada accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Maria Abada accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Maria Abada does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Maria Abada offer?
Maria Abada offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Maria Abada?
Maria Abada can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Maria Abada?
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