About Maria Okba
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Boundary Issues
Emotional Abuse
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Life Transition
Attachment Disorder
Depression
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Experiential Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Maria Okba
Hi, I’m Maria, a Licensed Professional Counselor offering telehealth therapy across Illinois.
I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna and am accepting new clients.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or mentally exhausted, you’re not alone. It’s common to come to therapy when anxiety, overthinking, burnout, or life transitions start to feel unmanageable—especially after carrying things on your own for a while. Sometimes there’s a general sense that something feels “off,” along with wanting to better understand what’s going on internally.
My approach is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth. I create a space where you don’t have to “have it all together,” and where it’s okay to ask for help, while helping you build practical tools to feel more steady, clear, and grounded in daily life.
I draw from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapy, depending on what best supports your needs. Our work together is tailored to you—whether that’s developing coping strategies, finding what works for you, improving emotional understanding, or something else that fits your needs.
With experience across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings, I support both everyday stress and a wide range of emotional experiences.
Starting or returning to therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been managing things on your own for a while. You don’t have to figure it out alone—there’s no judgment here. Telehealth sessions are available with flexible scheduling, including evenings. You can book directly through Zocdoc.
American Counseling Association (ACA) – Member
North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) – Member
Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology – Member
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) – Member
What should a new client know about working with you?
In the first session, I spend time getting to know what’s been going on, what’s feeling most difficult right now, and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. I’ll ask questions, listen closely, and help organize what you’re experiencing so we can start making sense of it together.
From there, we focus on the areas that feel most important to you. In sessions, this might look like talking through specific situations, noticing patterns in thoughts and emotions, and practicing tools you can actually use between sessions to manage stress and feel more grounded.
As we continue, we keep checking in on what’s helping and what’s not, and adjust our focus so we stay with what’s working for you.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first session is focused on getting a sense of what’s been going on, what brought you in, and what you’d like support with. I’ll ask questions to better understand your situation and what feels most important to work on.
After that, we start focusing more directly on those areas in a way that feels manageable for you. This may include identifying patterns, building coping skills, or exploring new ways to handle stress and emotions.
Over time, we continue to check in on what’s helping and adjust our focus as needed so the work stays helpful for where you are.
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Maria Okba, LPC has 50+ in-network plans.
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- National Board for Certified Counselors
Education and training
- National Louis University - Lisle campus, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Endeavor Health Behavioral Health - Naperville on Mill Street (Clinical Internship)
NPI number
1184225369
How soon can I make an appointment with Maria Okba?
Generally, Maria Okba has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Maria Okba's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Maria Okba accepting new patients?
Maria Okba generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Maria Okba's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Maria Okba accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Maria Okba online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Maria Okba using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Maria Okba work with?
Maria Okba works with Time to Heal Center, PLLC.
Which board certifications does Maria Okba have?
Maria Okba is certified by National Board for Certified Counselors.
What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Okba?
Maria Okba frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Okba on their profile.
What languages does Maria Okba speak?
Maria Okba speaks English.