Maria Daly, LCSW
- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and grief
- LGBTQ+ support
About Maria Daly
Her style is collaborative, patient, and education-focused. Maria creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, identify patterns, and build the tools they need to move forward. She emphasizes understanding the reasons behind emotional suffering as a foundation for processing past and present difficulties and for promoting long-term psychological growth.
Clients work with Maria toward goals such as healing, acceptance, or improved daily functioning, using tailored strategies that reflect each person’s values and strengths. She frames therapy as a partnership that combines insight, skill-building, and compassionate support. Reaching out for help is acknowledged as a meaningful step, and Maria approaches that step with respect, encouragement, and a focus on empowering people to lead more fulfilling lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Daly have?
Maria Daly has 12 years of experience working as a therapist with adults on issues such as grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, aging, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Is Maria Daly a licensed therapist?
Yes. Maria Daly holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are IL LCSW 149.018605.
In which languages does Maria Daly provide therapy?
Maria Daly provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Daly located?
Maria Daly is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Maria Daly as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Daly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Daly work with international clients?
Yes, Maria Daly works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Daly 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.
Integrative Approaches and Online Support
Maria Daly draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and focuses on taking meaningful action that aligns with personal values - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, offering a pathway to improve intimacy, family dynamics, and attachment-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to build practical coping skills useful for depression, anxiety, and everyday problem-solving.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, and she adjusts strategies over time as needs change. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged in shaping their care.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes or travel, and enable access for people who live outside traditional office areas. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to deliver consistent, person-centered care that fits into busy lives.