Maria Cusimano-Carl, LMFT
- Relapse prevention support
- Family and relationship work
- Adults 18 and up
About Maria Cusimano-Carl
Throughout her career she has led groups on relapse prevention and on rebuilding trust with a partner after achieving sobriety, supporting both individuals and family systems through those transitions. Her clinical training includes Internal Family Systems, a model that helps people understand and work with the different parts of themselves to reduce internal conflict and improve emotional regulation.
Maria works primarily with adults ages 18 and older and draws on therapies that emphasize collaboration, practical coping skills, and insight into family and relationship patterns. As an LMFT she focuses on repair and growth within relationships while also addressing individual concerns related to recovery, stress, anxiety, and self-esteem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Cusimano-Carl have?
Maria Cusimano-Carl has 22 years of experience.
Is Maria Cusimano-Carl a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 39420.
In which languages does Maria Cusimano-Carl provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Cusimano-Carl located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Maria Cusimano-Carl as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Cusimano-Carl through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Cusimano-Carl work with international clients?
Maria Cusimano-Carl does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Cusimano-Carl 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 with therapy 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy
Maria integrates client-centered therapy, which places the client's experience and goals at the forefront and emphasizes empathy and collaborative understanding - a helpful approach for building trust and exploring relationship or attachment concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often supports work on anxiety, stress, and mood-related challenges through skill-building and structured techniques.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are incorporated when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, making those skills useful for relationship and recovery-focused work.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are and fit care into busy schedules while maintaining continuity of support.
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