Maria Conforti, LCSW
Illinois LCSW focusing on relationships and trauma
- Relationship and trauma specialist
- Grief and ADHD support
- Compassionate yet direct guidance
About Maria Conforti
Maria Conforti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience working across a wide range of settings in Illinois. Her professional background includes private practice, group homes, work within the incarceration system, community resource programs, nonprofit agencies, and involvement in high-profile cases. Over the course of her career she has supported children and families with diverse needs, provided specialized services for pediatric ADHD, offered couples therapy for sexually oriented partners, and assisted with divorce mediation that prioritized child well-being and practical co-parenting agreements.
She has led integration programming for at-risk young men and facilitated group counseling for young women facing self-esteem and social interaction challenges. Her clinical training includes intensive work in dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - acquired while serving as a DCFS contracted provider in a group home for high-risk children. Maria draws on an eclectic mix of interventions, including cognitive behavioral techniques and psychoanalytic perspectives when appropriate, tailoring methods to each person’s needs and style.
Maria emphasizes a judgment-free therapeutic relationship while remaining honest about the work required for change. She balances compassion with direct guidance, helping clients identify roots of difficulty, make peace with the past, and move toward the life they want. Her professional aim is to teach skills and tools that foster independence - supporting clients until they no longer need regular therapy. Maria values collaboration and expects active participation from those who choose to work with her, believing that committed effort from both therapist and client leads to the best outcomes.
She has led integration programming for at-risk young men and facilitated group counseling for young women facing self-esteem and social interaction challenges. Her clinical training includes intensive work in dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - acquired while serving as a DCFS contracted provider in a group home for high-risk children. Maria draws on an eclectic mix of interventions, including cognitive behavioral techniques and psychoanalytic perspectives when appropriate, tailoring methods to each person’s needs and style.
Maria emphasizes a judgment-free therapeutic relationship while remaining honest about the work required for change. She balances compassion with direct guidance, helping clients identify roots of difficulty, make peace with the past, and move toward the life they want. Her professional aim is to teach skills and tools that foster independence - supporting clients until they no longer need regular therapy. Maria values collaboration and expects active participation from those who choose to work with her, believing that committed effort from both therapist and client leads to the best outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Conforti have?
Maria Conforti has 16 years of experience as a social worker and therapist across a variety of settings.
Is Maria Conforti a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149015992.
In which languages does Maria Conforti provide therapy?
Maria Conforti provides therapy in English and Italian.
Where is Maria Conforti located?
Maria Conforti is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Maria Conforti as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Conforti through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Conforti work with international clients?
Yes, Maria Conforti works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Conforti cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Maria Conforti draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and committing to meaningful actions; it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional response, and it can help with attachment issues, relationship challenges, and patterns rooted in childhood disruptions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it is often applied when intense emotions or impulsive behaviors interfere with daily life.
Determining the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively with each person - assessing needs, goals, and preferences - and adjusts methods over time so the treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility to access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located. Video calls and phone sessions create opportunities for in-depth conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can support more frequent check-ins and real-time coping. These options make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and increase the chance of maintaining consistent care around work, family, or other commitments.