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Maria Willey, Therapist

Maria Willey, MA, LCMFT, Therapist in Columbia, Maryland

Specialties:
Anxiety General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Mid-life transitions Panic attacks Premarital counseling Stress management +44
Ages Served
11-74
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Maria Willey (She/Her)

Maria Willey, LCMFT, is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges they face by fostering a strong therapeutic alliance. Serving the residents of Maryland, she emphasizes collaboration and openness in her approach, tailoring each treatment plan to meet the unique needs of her clients. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or working through relationship issues, Maria uses her listening skills to guide you in identifying your strengths and building resilience. With her support, you can cultivate greater self-awareness and learn strategies to manage life’s transitions and challenges. Maria is passionate about working with individuals navigating difficult life transitions, whether it’s later life changes, grief, or coping with trauma. She brings over thirty years of experience helping people address deep-rooted emotional concerns and navigate significant shifts in their lives.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Retirement
  • School avoidance
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Ability status
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Panic attacks
  • Premarital counseling
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Therapy Types

  • ACT Therapy
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Integrative & Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Parenting Support
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
  • Social Skills Training
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese

Education

  • Federal University of Minas Gerais

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maria Willey

Please call us at 443-838-2400 to schedule an appointment with Maria Willey.

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The staff are very welcoming. I really like Ms Willey, she is a great therapist.
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Terry A.

Terry A.

Jun 11, 2026
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Miss Maria was very nice and did explained in detail the subject matter.
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Sep 23, 2025
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It was a pleasant experience
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Sheryl W.

Jul 29, 2025
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Very happy with the staff
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Jul 21, 2025
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Easy, fast booking.
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Sep 30, 2025
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It went well
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Maria Willey, Therapist in Columbia, Maryland

Maria Willey

Therapist in Columbia, Maryland

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