- CBT and DBT
- Mindfulness practice
- English and Spanish
About Marimar
Marimar Rosa Monge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges tied to family life and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her work focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps clients build skills to reduce reactivity, handle workplace frustration, and repair communication with close others. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, loss, postpartum mood changes, and seasonal mood shifts.
Marimar uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to target patterns of thought and unhelpful reactions. She brings in mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people notice automatic responses and practice different ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients are weighing change or feeling stuck.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set clear goals and practical homework people can try between meetings. Expect straightforward feedback, skill rehearsal, and brief check-ins about progress. The aim is to reduce the frequency and intensity of angry responses and improve everyday coping.
Her practice attends to cultural background and bilingual needs, and she frames treatment around each person’s real-life demands. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for reducing patterns that lead to anger, anxiety, and low mood by practicing new ways of thinking and behaving in everyday situations.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. These tools help people pause before reacting and manage strong feelings with step-by-step strategies.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and noticing automatic reactions without judgment. This can lower impulsivity and make it easier to choose a different response when anger arises.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a quick skill review is needed. Ask about language options and how sessions will be structured when arranging the first meeting.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, family concerns, and life changes. Additional focuses include chronic illness, postpartum depression, codependency, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and narrative techniques. Sessions emphasize goal setting, skill rehearsal, and brief homework.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.