Works with
How MAIDA works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About MAIDA
MAIDA FERRAES is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addiction, and many life changes. She also supports concerns related to ADHD, intimacy, parenting, and self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can shift daily life. She mixes evidence-based techniques with a warm, patient style.
Background and approach
Sessions can include skill practice, goal setting, and gentle reflection. Maida has worked in outpatient and residential settings, and has run individual and group therapy. That background means she is familiar with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, bipolar presentations, and sleep difficulties.
She often helps people who are coping with loss or substance use challenges. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build collaboration and trust, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are also part of her toolbox when readiness and values are central.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People in California can schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits their routine. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
What MAIDA works with
Everything MAIDA lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in MAIDA's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Young adult issues
Approaches MAIDA lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist creates a respectful space and follows the client's concerns while helping identify goals and preferences. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive, goal-driven conversation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, anger, or sleep issues. CBT is useful when someone wants clear tools to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions match their needs and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in conversation. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or fit during a busy day. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to keep consistent progress around work, family, and daily life.
Questions people ask about MAIDA
What issues does this therapist commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addiction, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on small steps, skill practice, and clear goals in a warm, patient manner.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of experience working in outpatient and residential settings and has led individual and group therapy for a range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are used for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's listed availability.