Maria LozanoLCSW

Maria Lozano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, postpartum concerns, and pregnancy and childbirth issues. She blends mental health and reproductive health perspectives to help people navigate emotional changes during life transitions. Maria offers a calm, empathetic presence and uses simple practices to help people feel steadier day to day.

She uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices bring attention to the body and breath to reduce overwhelm. Client-centered work builds on each person's strengths and priorities.

Maria draws on 14 years of experience as an LCSW working in mental health and social services. Her background includes supporting people through trauma, domestic violence, mood disorders, immigration and family separation, and perinatal mood concerns. She also integrates somatic ideas and gentle somatic practices when helpful for people dealing with stress or body-based symptoms.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She welcomes humor and sees tears as part of healing. Sessions often include practical steps, breathing or grounding exercises, and space to talk through what matters most in the moment.

People who want help with relationship or family challenges, communication problems, isolation, or self-esteem often find her approach practical and steady. Sessions can also include attention to cultural and multicultural concerns and women's health matters related to pregnancy and the postpartum period.

How therapy approaches work in online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects feelings, helps clarify priorities, and supports people to make choices that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. These approaches are often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and mood changes around pregnancy or postpartum life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels useful and manageable over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use breathing or grounding exercises in the moment and practice new skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can help shape sessions to fit work schedules, caregiving duties, and the practical demands of daily life.