Therapist profile
Maria Slaughter, LISW, LCSW, CSW
Licensed social worker - family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centered methods
- CBT and mindfulness
- Grief and hospice focus
About Maria
Maria Slaughter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to sexuality and identity.
Maria draws on work with the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and hospice settings. She has supported people through loss, major life changes, and caregiving strain. Her background includes roles in community centers, HIV linkage programs, behavioral health for people without stable housing, and hospice social work in the Atlanta area.
Her approach centers on the client and their strengths. Sessions focus on identifying goals, reducing stress, and building practical coping skills. Maria uses methods from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions focused and useful.
She trained at Case Western Reserve University, where she earned a Master’s degree in social administration. Her earlier studies include a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University and an associate degree in liberal arts from Cuyahoga Community College.
People often seek her help for grief, life transitions, adoption and foster care concerns, hospice and end-of-life questions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She accepts clients who are located outside the United States as well as those in Georgia. To begin, readers should use the platform matching steps to schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens to what matters most and helps set goals that match the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean using mindfulness tools one week and a solution-focused check-in the next. The work adapts based on progress and what the client finds useful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about available session types and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, caregiving, work breaks, or travel, and it can reduce the time spent commuting to appointments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps people work through family conflict, relationship stress, parenting strain, and adoption or foster care concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach combined with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has seven years of experience working in community mental health, HIV linkage programs, behavioral health for people without housing, and hospice social work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LISW in Ohio and LCSW in Georgia and practices from Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used for appointments?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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