Maria Cook
Where Parents find hope and families heal.
Virtual sessions · North Carolina
Accepts insurance
15+ years in practice
Creative
Empathetic
Solution-oriented
Biography
Providing hope for parents, healing hearts, and strengthening families is more than my mission, it's my life's work. For over 15 years, I have helped individuals and families build healthier relationships through parenting support and evidence-based therapies, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family Therapy, and Strategic Family Therapy. I am passionate about helping clients discover their purpose, overcome challenges, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Specializes in
Treatment Method
You can talk to your therapist in your first session about which approach would be the best fit for you.
Style
Education
MSW, Clinical Social Work
University of South Carolina- Columbia · 2010
Certifications
Motivational Interviewing for Children
Benchmark NC · 2013
Frequently asked questions
What does our first session look like?
- Welcome and introductions.
- Review confidentiality and answer questions.
- Discuss what brought you to therapy.
- Explore your background, strengths, and support system.
- Identify your goals and create an initial treatment plan.
- Review next steps and schedule future sessions.
Reviews
Average Rating
Total Reviews
Parent of a 9 year old
Jul 10, 2026
Nothing challenging. Maria was great talking to me and Ayda loved talking with her.
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Next available: Aug 12
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