Maria Plazas, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Maria is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
More about Maria
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Bilingual therapist providing telehealth for adults in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Licensed as an LICSW/LCSW. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and major life transitions, including times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or out of balance. Having lived in Europe and Latin America, I bring a multicultural and compassionate perspective that honors identity, resilience, and personal growth. My approach integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions in English or Spanish.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (COE)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Maria Plazas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134590136.
- LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC06310100 · Renews August 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Maria Plazas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maria Plazas works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Maria Plazas speak?
Maria Plazas speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Maria Plazas have?
Maria Plazas has 8 years of experience.
Where is Maria Plazas licensed to practice?
Maria Plazas is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Maria Plazas accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Maria Plazas accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Maria Plazas accept insurance?
Yes, Maria Plazas accepts Aetna, Centivo, and Cigna.
Does Maria Plazas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Maria Plazas does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Maria Plazas offer?
Maria Plazas offers clients Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Maria Plazas?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.