Lissette Collazo Maza, LCSW

Lissette Collazo Maza, LCSW, focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She welcomes straightforward conversations and aims to make the first step easier for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Lissette works in a calm, nonjudgmental way so people can talk freely about what’s happening in their lives. She encourages practical steps and small changes that make daily life feel more manageable. Sessions are meant to be a place to sort through feelings and try new ways of coping.

With more than 22 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Florida, Lissette has supported people dealing with depression, career stress, sleep problems, and the fallout from relationship changes. She also addresses ADHD-related challenges and common issues like guilt, shame, and communication problems.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She blends these to fit each person's goals and day-to-day needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Lissette speaks English and Spanish and works with clients to set realistic goals. She often focuses on building skills for handling panic, improving self-worth, and navigating life transitions. To begin, she asks people to describe what matters most to them so sessions stay focused and useful.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress by encouraging small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions and can help with panic, depression, and sleep troubles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and adjustments are made based on what the client finds most helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work on skills between appointments and bring real-life situations into the conversation. Licensed professionals, including this clinician, can adapt ACT and CBT techniques so they work effectively in remote sessions.