- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Marie
Marie Urbina is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of clinical experience in California. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, sleep problems, career concerns, self-esteem issues, and anger. Sessions are presented with straightforward language and practical goals.
She structures sessions around what a person needs right now. That can include short-term problem solving or longer conversations about patterns that keep repeating. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to let people set the pace and focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that fuel anger or anxiety.
Mindfulness techniques are offered for handling intense emotions and improving sleep. Motivational Interviewing can support people who want to make difficult changes or stick to new habits. Narrative Therapy helps separate a person from the problem and reframe painful experiences.
Marie describes her style as attentive and nonjudgmental and prioritizes respect in sessions. She aims to help people clarify practical goals and next steps. The work is collaborative: clients and therapist decide on homework, coping strategies, or communication skills together.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings over a 12-year career in California. Sessions are conducted in English. People should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's priorities first. In practice that means starting online sessions by asking what matters most now and adjusting the focus each week. This is useful for people who are unsure where to begin or who want practical short-term goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include structured exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking. This approach can help with anger linked to negative thinking, stress at work, or sleep problems.
Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. Online sessions can guide short mindfulness exercises that fit into daily life and help manage sudden outbursts or mounting resentment.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to match approaches to their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration includes deciding which techniques to try and when to adjust them.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum while they practice new ways of handling anger.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults who experience anger linked to stress, relationships, trauma, parenting, career strain, and sleep disruption.
What is her basic therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on practical goals chosen by the client and shorter-term problem solving when helpful.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 12 years of experience practicing in clinical settings in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California as a licensed counselor.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
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.