Therapist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Maria, Therapist

Marialyn (‘Maria’) Chowansky, LPC, helps individuals build resilience, manage emotional challenges, and create meaningful change through compassionate, evidence-based care. She provides individual therapy to teens, adults, and seniors across South Carolina, offering support for those navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Maria is especially attentive to the unique needs of adolescents and teens, creating a safe and supportive space where they can explore their experiences and develop practical coping strategies. Maria is particularly passionate about working with individuals facing ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She understands how these concerns can impact daily functioning, relationships, and self-esteem, and she collaborates closely with her clients to foster insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and build confidence. Her approach emphasizes personalized care, helping each person identify their strengths while addressing challenges in a structured and supportive way. Her clinical work also includes supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with developmental differences. Maria incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns, stay grounded in the present, and move toward their values. Outside of her clinical work, Maria enjoys spending time in nature with her dog, exploring thrift shops, traveling to the mountains, gardening, and connecting with her community.