Maria Daly

Maria Daly is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping adults manage grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. She practices in Illinois and focuses on practical support for people facing life changes, relationship strain, and the stresses of aging and end-of-life matters.

Her style is collaborative and steady. She talks with clients about what matters to them and works at a pace they can manage. Sessions are nonjudgmental and built around each person’s goals, whether that means reducing anxiety, coping with loss, or finding clearer ways to relate to others.

Maria combines brief teaching with hands-on work. She helps people understand why they feel stuck and then tries out skills that can change everyday behavior. That might include learning new ways to handle difficult thoughts, building stronger emotional connections, or practicing attention and grounding exercises.

She also pays attention to attachment patterns and relationship dynamics. That means looking at how early bonds and current relationships shape how someone handles stress, intimacy, and codependency. The work aims to increase self-understanding and improve daily functioning.

People coming for hospice and end-of-life counseling can expect calm, practical support around grief, decision stress, and caregiving strain. Maria encourages agency and acceptance while helping clients make choices that feel aligned with their values.

Therapeutic methods that translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps when worry, avoidance, or low mood get in the way of living the life someone values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and outcomes and then try methods that fit. Over a few sessions they will adjust the plan based on what helps most.

The biography does not list which online session types are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, since appointments may be scheduled during work breaks or from different locations. Some formats work better for shorter check-ins, and others support longer, more in-depth sessions. Maria uses evidence-based methods to guide the work, with an emphasis on practical tools for day-to-day coping and grief or end-of-life concerns.