Maria Vais(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
ADHD- Anxiety -Borderline personality disorder- Depression- Life transitions-Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health-
Maria Vais
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Professional statement
Maria Vais is a seasoned clinical Social Worker based in New York. Her practice caters to a diverse range of mental health needs that serve adults of all ages, couples, and parents. Maria addresses a spectrum of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, perinatal care, vulnerability, self-esteem, attachment, and more.
She is dedicated to promoting mental health wellness, with a particular focus on individuals navigating significant life transitions like new parenthood, relationships, relocation and adjustment periods. Her special interest lies in helping people enhance their relationships, both with themselves and others. She is passionate about fostering positive changes in clients' lives, emphasizing personal growth and improved mental well-being.
Maria holds advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT addresses the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while DBT focuses on emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. Maria employs a variety of tools, including mindfulness practices, phone apps, online resources, books, worksheets to tailor her support to each individual. This integrated approach is effective in providing practical tools for individuals to implement and improve their day to day lives.
Maria's engaging and warm therapeutic style fosters a collaborative and open environment. Maria offers virtual therapy hours between 8:30am- early evenings with flexibility recognizing the importance of adapting to modern lifestyles. From the outset, she ensures that clients are well-informed and comfortable. The first communication is usually via phone for a free phone consultation where she goes over what the first session will entail- a gathering of information facilitated by Maria. After which, Maria works with her clients to set achievable goals. The next few sessions focus on building a therapeutic relationship. Her commitment to holistic well-being, both professionally and personally, sets the stage for a transformative and enriching therapeutic journey for her clients.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 14 years
Neighborhood Counseling Center, Staff Psychotherapist, 2015 - 2020
Catholic Charities Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, Senior Case Manager/Intern Supervisor/Group Facilitator, 2010 - 2015
Mustard Seen Forensic Social Work Services, Group Facilitator Per Diem, 2010 - 2011
Adelphi University, MSW, 2011
Licensure
New York: 088521-01Languages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Maria Vais is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Maria Vais
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$200 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$150 - $200
- Couples sessions:$275 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
I am registered to submit claims directly to NYSHIP.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to ask questions or discuss the fee options mentioned above. I am glad to explore what is affordable to you.
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