Marianne Matos, LPC - Therapist in South Carolina

Person-centered approach
Cognitive behavioral tools
Trauma and crisis work

About Marianne

Marianne Matos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. She works with adults and has experience with older adults as well.

She uses a person-centered approach and draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, attachment ideas, existential thinking, and EMDR in her work. Sessions are practical and often focus on clear skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing distressing symptoms. Marianne emphasizes helping people build self-advocacy and stronger self-esteem.

Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. For the past eight years she has worked at a crisis center supporting people who experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. That work gave her frequent experience with trauma and crisis response.

She has also worked with children and young adults in community services and provided therapeutic support for those with learning disabilities. Marianne has a history of teaching movement and dance, and she holds an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning credential through PATH International. She states a commitment to supporting minority and underserved populations.

Marianne uses straightforward clinical methods and practical exercises in sessions. People who want help managing anger, trauma reactions, or ongoing stress often work on behavior changes, emotion regulation skills, and clearer communication strategies in her sessions.

Approaches used in online sessions

Marianne practices a person-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for anger, anxiety, and mood problems. Attachment-based ideas look at how patterns from important relationships affect reactions and communication, which can help with anger tied to trust or closeness issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marianne will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust tools as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and focused on what helps most.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as specific online options were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Marianne uses the clinical approaches above to adapt exercises and skill practice to the session format chosen.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issues First responder issues Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

She helps people who struggle with anger as part of stress, relationship strain, trauma reactions, or workplace frustration.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is person-centered with practical CBT and DBT skills and use of attachment ideas to improve emotional regulation.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of counseling experience, including crisis work at a center serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and works with adults in that state.

Which languages can sessions be conducted in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.