Maria Gardell, LCSW
- Anxiety and stress support
- Trauma informed healing
- Relationship and family guidance
About Maria Gardell
Her areas of focus include stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family concerns. Maria also helps people address social anxiety, workplace stress, questions of life direction and purpose, and patterns that make communication and connection feel difficult. She is attentive to how culture and multicultural experiences can shape identity, relationships, and the way stress is carried.
Maria’s style is rooted in compassion and resilience-building, with an emphasis on strengthening self-worth and easing the weight of shame, isolation, and self-criticism. She is especially committed to supporting women, young adults, and those facing midlife transitions. Clients can expect a supportive space to explore their experiences, practice coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Gardell have?
Maria Gardell has 18 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Maria Gardell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Maria Gardell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She is licensed in Pennsylvania (PA LCSW CW024896) and Delaware (DE LCSW Q1-0012547).
In which languages does Maria Gardell provide therapy?
Maria Gardell provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Gardell located?
Maria Gardell is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Maria Gardell as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Gardell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Maria Gardell work with international clients?
No. Maria Gardell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Gardell 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 to help 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-Based Tools, Made Accessible Online
Maria Gardell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. Skills-based approaches can be especially helpful for stress and anxiety, offering practical strategies to notice unhelpful patterns, respond to intense emotions, and build steadier coping in day-to-day life.For trauma recovery and painful life experiences, therapy can focus on understanding how the past continues to show up in the present, while strengthening resilience and reducing shame and isolation. Relationship and family-focused work can also support clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and more satisfying connection, whether the concern is conflict, life transitions, or feeling stuck in familiar dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, listen for what matters most, and adjust the pace and focus so the work fits each person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy can make support easier to access and maintain over time. Clients can meet with Maria by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility around schedules, energy levels, and comfort with different ways of communicating.