- Warm and nonjudgmental
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About Marie
Marie Urbina is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and codependency. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what is most important to each person. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
With 12 years of experience, Marie blends several approaches to match a person's needs. She uses client-centered work to follow the client's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people test and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness tools support calming the body and staying present when emotions feel overwhelming.
Sessions often include setting clear, manageable goals and practicing small changes between meetings. Marie also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Narrative techniques can help reframe difficult stories and discover new ways forward.
She has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career questions. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Marie holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through challenges and build clear plans for moving ahead.
How therapy methods translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach prioritize what the person wants to work on and adapt pacing and goals to fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns. Online CBT often pairs conversation with homework and short skill practices between sessions to build new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best given personal goals and day-to-day demands. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and sessions are adjusted together to stay helpful.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using home-based practices, worksheets, and mindfulness exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, codependency, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, attentive, and nonjudgmental. She focuses on practical steps and follows the client's priorities during sessions.
What is her professional background?
Marie has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and parenting challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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