- Thoughts and habits
- Practical skills
- Client-centered care
About Marie
Marie Urbina is a licensed counselor with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and career questions. Marie aims to make the first steps toward help feel straightforward and manageable.
She practices in a client-centered way, listening first to understand what matters most to each person. In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people calm their minds and motivational interviewing to support practical changes.
Her approach is direct and respectful. She helps people set clear goals and tries to keep work focused on daily life and routines. Sessions often include skills practice, simple experiments to try between meetings, and regular check-ins on progress.
Marie has worked across a wide range of concerns for over a decade. That background informs how she tailors tools to fit individual needs rather than offering one fixed plan. She invites clients to help shape the pace and priorities of therapy.
If you are curious about addressing thoughts and everyday habits, Marie offers an approach that blends practical strategies with attentive listening. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a time that fits your life.
She practices in a client-centered way, listening first to understand what matters most to each person. In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people calm their minds and motivational interviewing to support practical changes.
Her approach is direct and respectful. She helps people set clear goals and tries to keep work focused on daily life and routines. Sessions often include skills practice, simple experiments to try between meetings, and regular check-ins on progress.
Marie has worked across a wide range of concerns for over a decade. That background informs how she tailors tools to fit individual needs rather than offering one fixed plan. She invites clients to help shape the pace and priorities of therapy.
If you are curious about addressing thoughts and everyday habits, Marie offers an approach that blends practical strategies with attentive listening. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a time that fits your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida, California
Languages
English
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals front and center. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps people decide the next steps so work matches each person's priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, actions, and feelings. It involves learning to notice unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to shift daily habits and reduce anxiety or stress.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to reduce rumination and improve sleep and focus. Simple breathing and grounding practices are introduced and practiced during sessions and at home.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Marie will discuss options, try techniques together, and adjust methods based on your needs, goals, and preferences rather than insisting on a single plan.
If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life - they can make it easier to schedule regular appointments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Consider what setting and session length will work best for you and discuss options when you match and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, attentive, and nonjudgmental with a client-centered focus that encourages people to set goals and guide the work.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of experience working with a broad range of concerns and draws on that background to tailor support to each person.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.