MAIDA FERRAES, LMFT

Maida Ferraes is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, sleep problems, jealousy, and a wide range of life changes. Maida speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and practical for busy lives.

She draws on approaches that keep conversations focused and useful. Common tools include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, and Client-Centered Therapy to center each person's goals. Maida also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change.

Her style is energetic and patient. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with clear steps people can use between meetings. She emphasizes compassion and steady presence while helping people practice new habits and responses.

Maida has worked in individual and group settings, as well as residential and outpatient programs. That range informs how she structures sessions and supports people through crises, career shifts, parenting challenges, and recovery from trauma or substance use concerns.

Therapy begins by identifying what matters most to the person and choosing practical techniques that match those goals. She encourages small, manageable steps and regular check-ins to track progress. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details.

How certain approaches can help online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects concerns, names emotions, and helps people decide what matters most in their life. This approach can be useful for exploring intimacy issues, identity questions, or relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by breaking issues into small, manageable skills and experiments.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. These skills can help with impulsivity, relationship conflicts, and coping during crisis moments.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust them based on what helps most.

If you prefer online work, check the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions let them practice skills between meetings in everyday settings, and the therapist will adapt exercises so they work well at home or on the go.