- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- Trauma-informed approach
About Mariana
She has seven years of professional experience and keeps sessions focused on the person in front of her. Sessions center on practical ways to reduce distress. That might include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, naming emotions, or building small routines that improve sleep and motivation.
Mariana uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space where people feel heard. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change thinking habits that increase anxiety. For issues rooted in painful events, trauma-focused approaches guide the work at a pace the person can handle.
Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change. Emotionally-focused techniques help people identify and shift strong feelings affecting daily life. Throughout, plans are adjusted to each person's needs and goals.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Mariana recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and aims to make the process clear and useful from the first meeting.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches work online
Mariana commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused approaches. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and developing a plan that fits each person's priorities, which helps when stress or life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or motivation. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses distress tied to past harm by moving at a steady, individualized pace and helping people process difficult memories in ways they can tolerate.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariana collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and comfort level. She checks in as the work progresses and adjusts strategies when needed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit meetings into work breaks, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins on busy days. Online work also makes it easier to follow through with homework between sessions, such as behavior experiments, sleep plans, or brief skill practice.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Mariana supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related issues such as sleep problems, motivation, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses a respectful, person-centered style and focuses on practical steps like changing unhelpful thoughts and building routines that reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with people on a range of concerns including addictions, grief, eating issues, and caregiver stress.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.