Maria Mirza

Psychotherapist

“With over a decade of experience working with adults, I specialize in relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma and issues of identity.”

About Me

With over a decade of experience, I support adults navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression. I offer a collaborative space to explore life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity issues. Here, we work together to understand your experiences and develop practical ways forward. Clients often find this process deeply supportive, helping them feel grounded and resilient.

Approach

Therapy here moves at a steady, practical pace—rooted in close listening and small, testable shifts that build momentum over time. In Chicago I offer in-person and telehealth sessions in English and Hindi/Urdu, and I often bring short mindfulness practices or written reflections into the week between meetings. Sessions blend attention to relationship patterns, identity and cultural context with concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood and work stress, so you leave with clearer steps and renewed confidence. This way of working tends to help adults and couples juggling career, family, or cross-cultural pressures.

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Basic Information

Chicago, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:

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Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

University of Chicago

Registrations

Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Clinical Social Worker

Service Area

Colliance Wellness

In-person & Online

Downtown

Chicago, Illinois

United States