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Maria Regla, LMFT

Bilingual LMFT focused on trauma and transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Communication and relationships

About Maria Regla

Maria Regla is a seasoned therapist with twenty years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - she combines professional training with a compassionate, culturally responsive stance to help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and shifts in self-esteem during life transitions.

Drawing on a bilingual background in English and Spanish, Maria creates inclusive spaces where clients feel understood and supported. Her work emphasizes practical skills for improving communication, reducing social anxiety, and fostering greater self-compassion and clarity of purpose.

Using evidence-based methods, Maria helps clients address feelings of isolation, guilt, and shame while guiding them toward healing and personal growth. She emphasizes resilience-building and supports people as they reconnect with their inner strengths and values.

Maria approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside individuals as they face life changes and emotional struggles and offering steady guidance, empathy, and practical tools for moving forward.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Regla have?

Maria Regla has 20 years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Maria Regla a licensed therapist?

Yes. Maria Regla holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 51538.

In which languages does Maria Regla provide therapy?

Maria Regla provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Maria Regla located?

Maria Regla is located in California.

How can I work with Maria Regla as my therapist?

Clients can work with Maria Regla through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria Regla work with international clients?

Yes, Maria Regla works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Regla cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and Maria Regla’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that fits their life best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options often makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while managing busy schedules or geographic limitations.

Licensed professionals and therapists offering remote services bring the same clinical knowledge and therapeutic approaches as in-person providers, and clients may switch therapists if they would like a different fit. For many individuals, online therapy expands access to support and allows consistent progress toward personal goals without compromising the quality of care.

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