- Practical coping skills
- Strengths focused
- Collaborative goal setting
About Maria
Maria “Antoinette” Walker is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor with seven years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self esteem, and depression. She speaks plain language and aims to make first steps feel manageable for anyone who is ready to try therapy.
She starts by listening to each person's story and by pointing out strengths they may not notice. Sessions focus on practical skills that can be used between appointments. Work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building small, steady changes that improve day-to-day functioning.
Maria uses a mix of approaches depending on the person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change thought and behavior patterns, dialectical behavior strategies to manage overwhelming emotions, and mindfulness practices to improve moment-to-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing and narrative work also appear in sessions when they fit the goals.
Her background includes seven years of clinical practice and licensure as an LPC and LMHC. She is licensed in Washington and practices from Texas, bringing experience with addictions, trauma, and related concerns. Conversations in sessions are collaborative and goal-focused.
People who choose her often want clear tools and steady support to build confidence, manage symptoms, and move past painful experiences. She encourages clients to take the steps they can, at a pace that feels right for them.
She starts by listening to each person's story and by pointing out strengths they may not notice. Sessions focus on practical skills that can be used between appointments. Work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building small, steady changes that improve day-to-day functioning.
Maria uses a mix of approaches depending on the person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change thought and behavior patterns, dialectical behavior strategies to manage overwhelming emotions, and mindfulness practices to improve moment-to-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing and narrative work also appear in sessions when they fit the goals.
Her background includes seven years of clinical practice and licensure as an LPC and LMHC. She is licensed in Washington and practices from Texas, bringing experience with addictions, trauma, and related concerns. Conversations in sessions are collaborative and goal-focused.
People who choose her often want clear tools and steady support to build confidence, manage symptoms, and move past painful experiences. She encourages clients to take the steps they can, at a pace that feels right for them.