- Warm listening
- Goal focused
- Skill building
About Marie
Marie Urbina is a licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed by relationship struggles, or coping with major life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and career concerns. Marie practices in California and works in English.
Marie uses a straightforward, supportive style in sessions. She listens closely and validates concerns, then helps people set short-term goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit daily life, such as small behavior changes and clearer communication habits.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build awareness and momentum for change. Narrative therapy is used when reframing personal stories helps people move forward.
Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes their strengths. Marie aims to help clients clarify what matters to them and practice simple skills between visits. She encourages collaboration so people decide the pace and direction of their work.
With a background in helping people with trauma, anxiety, and parenting and career challenges, Marie balances practical problem-solving with attention to personal meaning. She invites people to try small changes and notice the results as they work toward steadier emotional balance.
Marie uses a straightforward, supportive style in sessions. She listens closely and validates concerns, then helps people set short-term goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit daily life, such as small behavior changes and clearer communication habits.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build awareness and momentum for change. Narrative therapy is used when reframing personal stories helps people move forward.
Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes their strengths. Marie aims to help clients clarify what matters to them and practice simple skills between visits. She encourages collaboration so people decide the pace and direction of their work.
With a background in helping people with trauma, anxiety, and parenting and career challenges, Marie balances practical problem-solving with attention to personal meaning. She invites people to try small changes and notice the results as they work toward steadier emotional balance.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Marie brings client-centered therapy online by focusing first on listening and understanding each person's goals. Client-centered work means sessions are guided by the person's priorities, with the therapist offering support and reflection to help clarify next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. Online CBT sessions often include simple homework and real-life practice between meetings to build new habits that reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Mindfulness therapy teaches brief attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices can be introduced in session and then repeated as short daily routines to help manage stress and anger.
Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will work with the person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The main practical benefit is fitting therapy into busy days - sessions can be scheduled around work, childcare, or appointments so people can keep therapy consistent without extra travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Marie commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered, warm, and validating. She focuses on practical steps and helps clients set achievable goals.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship and parenting challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.