Maria Wells, LPC
Therapist who centers your story
Details
| Name | Maria Wells |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Wyoming |
| Licensed in | Wyoming |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Maria
Maria Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wyoming with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief, and address addictions and trauma. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, aimed at helping clients tell their story and find practical steps forward.
She approaches work from a narrative perspective, believing clients are the experts in their own lives. That means sessions often focus on the stories people tell about themselves and how changing those stories can open up new choices.
Background and approach
She blends this with client-centered listening to keep the session grounded in each person’s needs. Maria also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help spot patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. When appropriate, she incorporates EMDR-informed strategies and motivational interviewing techniques to address lingering trauma or to support change around addictions.
Sessions tend to be calm and direct. The therapist listens first, then offers tools and steps the client can try between meetings. Progress is often practical rather than abstract, with goals set together.
She is based in Wyoming and conducts sessions in English. People who choose her can expect a steady, supportive presence and a focus on reshaping the stories that guide daily life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Maria works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Maria among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Maria directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Maria directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work translates online
Maria draws on Narrative Therapy to help people notice and rewrite the stories that shape their life. That approach looks at the language and patterns people use and helps create alternate, more helpful narratives for issues like anxiety, grief, or identity struggles.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on careful listening and letting the client set the pace. This helps people feel heard and supported while they consider change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she uses to map thoughts and behaviors and try concrete strategies to reduce anxiety or manage addictive urges.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Maria will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The aim is to pick practical steps that feel doable and meaningful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into daily life. Video calls let you work face-to-face, phone sessions can be shorter check-ins, and text or chat can support quick reflections between appointments. These options provide flexibility for different schedules, bandwidth needs, and communication preferences.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Maria focus on?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, codependency, and process addictions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and listening-focused. She centers the client’s story and combines narrative work with practical strategies.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That background informs a mix of narrative and skills-based approaches.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wyoming. Her practice is based in Wyoming.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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Contacting this therapist
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