Maria Britt - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

20 years experience

About Maria Britt

Welcome! My name is Maria, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Mississippi and Arizona with over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have BA degree in Psychology and a MS degree in Clinical Psychology from Mississippi State University. I also have an Ed.S. degree in Educational and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. I have experience with both adults and adolescents. I have worked with an array of client populations and concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, substance abuse and recovery issues, trauma, self-esteem, bipolar, and schizophrenia.

Life is often full of challenges, which ebbs and flows with each chapter of life. I am here to support, empower, and guide you on the journey that is uniquely yours, and one in which you are the author. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to support your self-discovery, dreams, and aspirations and to help you live your best life on your own terms. People seek counseling for a variety of reasons. I realize that some people may only need a sounding board and support from their counselor. Some people solely need the processing element from a counselor to increase their confidence in decision-making skills and make sense of life’s happenstances. While for others, it proves to be a safe, confidential space to vent, which proves cathartic in its own right. For some individuals, it may be candid advice, perspective, and goal-directed solutions to pressing problems. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals. I realize that counseling can seem intimidating for some, so I will work with a format and at pace with which you are most comfortable.

My counseling style is down-to-earth, warm, and empathetic. I believe in meeting a person where they are in guiding them along their journey. I believe every person has intrinsic value and worth, and I treat everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion. I also favor a person-centered, individualized approach that embraces self-determination, empowerment, and resiliency. I value holistic care, which seeks to improve overall wellness and health. My approach is eclectic in nature and combines person-centered, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, brief solution-focused, mindfulness, and reality therapy. Additionally, I may assign worksheets from time to time to promote introspection and insight.

I applaud you for being here today and your quest to improve your overall well-being and happiness. It takes courage and strength to seek a more fulfilling life and to contemplate change. When you are ready to take that next step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you on your journey!

Licenses

LPC

907

LPC

22426

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Languages

English

14 Reviews

“Maria has helped me a lot over the past 10 months; I’ve learnt a lot about myself and how to deal with different aspects.<br /> I’m very thankful to have someone like Maria to speak too, she always makes me feel like there’s a positive spin on everything and that’s what I now bring to my everyday life.<br /> Shes great and I would recommend her to everyone!”

“Maria is a compassionate and warm person. She listens and offers suggestions to issues that sometimes you can’t see for yourself. She’s professional yet friendly and very comforting”

“Maria is fabulous. I think I gave her the wrong score on one of the questions though. Unfortunately I didn’t have the option to go back, so whatever was negative ignore. Thank you.”

“Maria is one in a million. She listens with so much care and helps me to make connections in a way I am not able to on my own yet.”

“Working with Maria was such a positive experience. She supported me through stressful moments in my life and gave me tools that truly helped me cope and grow. I’m so thankful for the time we worked together and would highly recommend her to others seeking support.”

“Maria is incredibly professional and compassionate. During my time with her, she was very responsive and provided me resources that challenged my growth. Wonderful therapist!”

“Maria is very kind and insightful. I appreciate her time.”

“In a world where being put on a waitlist for a doc appt is too common, I had an appt scheduled within 48hrs of signing up and was able to take charge of my healing. I matched with a helpful therapist and have made significant progress over the last year. Maria is encouraging, kind, and a great listener.”

“She’s the best therapist in the world”

“Maria is a great listener which is really important in a therapist because sometimes it takes a while to open up and build trust. She is always on time for sessions and has a terrific light-hearted approach that puts me at ease. She does not judge, ever. I respect her time and patience with me and enjoy our discussions that make me feel less alone and more relaxed.”

“Maria is an excellent listener, asks thought-provoking questions and an empathetic soul.”

“Extremely kind and understanding. Don’t feel judged or uncomfortable talking with her. Feel happy and optimistic after every session.”

“Maria is the best therapist in the whole world!”

“10/10”

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