Maria Farraye-Biggs , LCSW

Maria Farraye-Biggs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 30 years of experience across clinical and private practice settings. She has supported people of many ages and cultural backgrounds through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, career transitions, and mood disorders. Her approach integrates evidence-based methods such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychoeducation, and solution-focused strategies, tailored to the needs of each person.

Drawing on lived experience, she understands what it feels like to sit in the therapy chair herself - having navigated medical challenges, the complexities of being a first-generation American-born daughter of immigrant parents, and the demands of parenting a child with ADHD. That personal perspective informs a practice grounded in empathy, realism, and practical support. Maria is known for being caring, sensitive, authentic, reflective, and a compassionate listener who combines guidance with gentle challenge.

She emphasizes building rapport and trust as the foundation for effective work and partners with clients to identify strengths, clarify goals, and develop tools to overcome obstacles. Her style is interactive and strength-based, aiming to make therapy a genuine and respectful process that helps people move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Maria Farraye-Biggs draws on client-centered therapy to create a warm, collaborative environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on empathy, validation, and supporting the person to identify and pursue their own goals, and it can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people recognize and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT offers practical tools and exercises to manage symptoms and build coping skills for everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Maria will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the therapy feels responsive and personalized.

Online therapy with Maria is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, work, or while traveling, helping clients fit therapy into their lives and maintain consistency in the work they do together.