Maria Daly

Maria Daly is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. She sees a wide range of life challenges, including self-esteem struggles, coping with change, and complex situations like blended family dynamics, codependency, and aging concerns. Maria works with people who want clear, practical steps and emotional support as they move forward.

Her style is collaborative and patient. She listens without judgment and helps people make sense of what they feel. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, learning skills, and trying small changes that add up over time.

Maria uses an integrative approach that draws on evidence-informed methods. She commonly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address painful memories and reactions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action, and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices are also part of her toolbox depending on each person’s needs.

In therapy with Maria, people can expect education about why certain patterns happen and hands-on practice of new ways to respond. She aims to help clients gain more control over daily life and reduce suffering by building skills and insight. Maria accepts clients who reside in Illinois and communicates in English.

Her work emphasizes pacing and collaboration so clients set the goals. She encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what needs to change, and she supports people as they try out new strategies in life.

How Maria’s approaches fit with online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process painful memories and reduce the day-to-day impact of those memories. It focuses on understanding trauma responses and learning ways to feel more grounded and able to cope. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, even when emotions are difficult. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape trust and closeness, and it helps people develop clearer ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling options. It can also make brief check-ins or focused skill practice simpler when time is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt Trauma-Focused Therapy, ACT, and attachment work for remote sessions, and the therapist will discuss how to structure sessions to match your needs and daily routines.