Maria Elana Cardillo

Hi, I'm Maria and I've been in the mental health field for many years with experience in a variety of settings.

I specialize in working with those who are navigating chronic illness, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and work-related stress. I work from a holistic approach in that I believe our mind, body and spirit can positively and/or negatively affect the other. I believe everyone is different and as such I work to ensure that the therapeutic strategies used in our sessions are tailored to each client.

Facing our fears and long-held beliefs can be a challenge. My philosophy includes meeting you where you are while working to challenge the thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck. My goal is to empower you to make the changes rather than telling you what you should do. My approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, strength based therapy, problem solving, and mindfulness based interventions.

My first session isn’t just a time for demographic gathering. It’s an opportunity to answer your questions about therapy, how I work as a counselor, to explore your expectations and to begin building our therapeutic relationship including trust, support and engagement.