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Maritza Ejenbaum

Maritza Ejenbaum, LCSW

Therapist · North Carolina · 36+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW helping people navigate change

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At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
36+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW2993
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C014761
NPI
1912248154

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  • 36 years experience
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Focus on stress and aging

About Maritza

Maritza Ejenbaum is a licensed clinical social worker with 36 years of experience. She works from North Carolina and speaks both English and Spanish. She focuses on helping people move past things that keep them from being their best selves.

She helps people manage stress so it does not control their lives. She teaches skills for coping with anxiety and depression and works with addictive behaviors. She also addresses trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, and self-esteem struggles.

Her work pays attention to how early life experiences shape current behavior and relationships. She emphasizes understanding the impact of the past while building more effective ways to cope today. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her focus areas for people facing life-stage changes.

Maritza follows several approaches to therapy and adapts them to each person. She values respect, dignity, and compassion in sessions and sees asking for help as a brave step. Her style emphasizes collaboration and earning trust over time.

People who want straightforward guidance and practical skills may find her approach useful. She combines problem-focused tools with attention to emotions and personal history. To get started, readers are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Credentials

Florida, North Carolina

Languages

English, Spanish

How her approaches shape online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people understand why they react in certain ways and build more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, offering a supportive space where the client's goals and pace guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, history, and preferences. That collaboration means techniques can be adjusted over time as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions by focusing on clear goals, practical skill building, and regular check-ins to track progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictive behaviors, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and many related concerns including aging and geriatric issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining emotional work with skills training. She adapts methods to each person's needs rather than using a single fixed approach.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 36 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with diverse ages and cultural backgrounds.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and Florida and practices from North Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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