Her Story
About Maria
Maria Kidd, LPC, CSAC, is a Clinical Supervisor and Therapist with more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in trauma-informed care, substance use disorder counseling, outpatient behavioral health services, and clinical supervision. Throughout her career, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals facing depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, ADHD, trauma, severe mental illness, and substance use disorders.
Bridget earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia before completing a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Regent University. She began her career in therapeutic foster care, advancing from case management to supervisory leadership over more than a decade before transitioning into community-based mental health services and intensive in-home counseling. Today, she serves as Clinical Supervisor and Therapist at Crescent Counseling & Casework Services, where she mentors clinicians while maintaining an active counseling practice. She also owns Hope Bridge Counseling LLC, with plans to continue expanding trauma-informed and substance use treatment services.
Her approach to counseling is deeply rooted in empathy, client autonomy, and servant leadership. Drawing from her own experiences in foster care and adoption, as well as the values modeled by her parents, Bridget is passionate about advocating for individuals facing life's greatest challenges. She believes that empowering clients to make their own decisions while providing compassionate guidance creates meaningful and lasting change.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Maria
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a lifelong desire to advocate for those who are often overlooked or underserved. Even as a child, I naturally gravitated toward helping people who felt isolated or didn't have someone standing beside them. My own experiences in foster care and adoption shaped my understanding of resilience, compassion, and the importance of stable relationships. I was also deeply influenced by my parents, whose servant-hearted approach to helping others modeled the values that continue to guide both my personal life and my counseling practice.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage anyone entering the counseling profession to understand that developing into an effective clinician takes time, dedication, and continuous learning. Counseling is challenging work, and the supervision and accountability built into the profession exist to help you grow. Stay committed to developing your clinical skills, remain open to learning throughout your career, and always keep your focus on serving your clients and meeting their needs. Although the work can be demanding, it is also incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Autonomy is one of the most important values in both my professional and personal life. As a counselor, I believe my role is to walk alongside clients while empowering them to make their own informed decisions and take ownership of their personal growth. I also value having the independence to shape my own professional path in ways that align with my calling, strengths, and commitment to serving others with integrity and compassion.
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