- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Marie
Marie Urbina is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, and career challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.
Marie uses client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to slow things down and reduce overwhelm.
Her background includes working with a wide range of issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress. She also addresses self-esteem, communication problems, commitment difficulties, and body image. Marie frames these as everyday problems people bring, and she works through them one step at a time.
In sessions she often helps people set small, achievable goals and test new ways of handling old patterns. Conversations are direct and focused on what you can try between meetings. She may use motivational interviewing techniques when someone wants to make change but feels stuck.
People who prefer clear, goal-oriented work and practical tools tend to do well with her approach. She supports clients in defining priorities, tracking progress, and adjusting plans as needed. To begin, prospective clients answer a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist respond to what matters most and set goals together, which can help when life changes make priorities shift.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT is often used to identify unhelpful thinking, try small behavioral experiments, and track progress between meetings. This approach helps with anxiety, stress, sleep, and anger by teaching practical skills.
Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm. These exercises are easy to practice between sessions and can fit into short breaks during the day.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and routines. That choice can change over time as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work, parenting, or caregiving duties, and they allow for shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people navigate stepfamily challenges, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and goal-focused, using practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address day-to-day problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, parenting, and career issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.