Maria is a caring, concerned counselor. She always has my best interest at heart. She even contacted me when she hadn't seen me in her schedule. She's great.
Maria Caruso, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 10 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
Recent reviews
Maria has been a very supportive resource and help. So much so that when my school's insurance stopped covering betterhelp the second year of my program, I decided to stick with Maria through betterhelp through Betterhelp's financial assistance program.
More about Maria
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Thanatology (CT--Death Studies - Grief and Bereavement) with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with both adults and children, couples and families, in groups and individual settings with varied backgrounds and ideologies. I have worked with cancer patients and their families during the most stressful periods of their lives and have also accompanied them through loss and its aftermath. I have also worked in a corporate setting and have helped many people navigate through transition due to any number of life changes and challenges.
I believe that counseling is a working partnership between the client and therapist: we both have a job to do to move the client in the agreed upon direction of why counseling was initiated. My approach to counseling is Integrative and Multimodal therapy: combining several types of therapy modalities to cater to the needs and personality of each client. These types include (but limited to) cognitive-behavioral (CBT), Cognitive, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Person Centered and Relationship. I often use contracting, journaling, different forms of art therapy to help the client hone in on certain areas that may not readily be discussed or even consciously known.
The mission is to provide hope, support, and knowledge to those of you who need to find meaning in your life no matter what stage you may be struggling through.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Career difficulties
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Maria Caruso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881243871.
- LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00304300 · Expires November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Maria Caruso
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Maria is a caring, concerned counselor. She always has my best interest at heart. She even contacted me when she hadn't seen me in her schedule. She's great.
Maria has been a very supportive resource and help. So much so that when my school's insurance stopped covering betterhelp the second year of my program, I decided to stick with Maria through betterhelp through Betterhelp's financial assistance program.
Maria is so caring and friendly. She really listens and is extremely patient. I would highly recommend her as a councillor.
Maria is transparent, supportive and honest. She wanted to know what I needed in a counselor and what my goals were. We’ve gotten to work right away. And when I feel stagnant, or need time to consider, I feel safe to do that with her. Therapy is totally at my own pace but I feel supported and encouraged to do what is best for me and given tools to achieve that.
I’ve only had one session with Maria so far, however, within the first session I feel so comfortable with Maria and feel confident that she will be able to help me through my issues. I look forward to working with Maria and will leave more feedback later on after working through.
I can’t say enough amazing things about Maria. From the first interaction, I felt like I could take a deep breath and everything will be okay. She instantly made me feel not only comfortable but able to just start speaking having never met her in my life. She is truly the best. Amazing advice and a truly compassionate and understanding professional. I value our times together and actually look forward to them. I can’t recommend Maria enough and just want to say thank you to her for all she has given me thus far.
Maria's attitude balances a friend, a cheerleader and a drill instructor but in the best way possible. She listens, creates a plan, and endorses your every step. Oh, and she has terrific humor!
Excellent and kind support given.. Maria is a real person who relates well to me even though we live in completely different cultures. She is better than I hoped for, and already I feel stronger. Thank you.
Maria is extremely welcoming, kind, non-judgemental, professional, and very insightful. I have just begun working with her, but already feel better knowing that she is listening to me and helping me on my journey. I am so appreciative, thank you!
She is wonderful and supportive. I love working with her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maria Caruso offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maria Caruso works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Maria Caruso speak?
Maria Caruso speaks English.
How many years of experience does Maria Caruso have?
Maria Caruso has 20 years of experience.
Where is Maria Caruso licensed to practice?
Maria Caruso is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Maria Caruso accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Maria Caruso accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Maria Caruso offer?
Maria Caruso offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Maria Caruso?
Maria Caruso can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Maria Caruso?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.