Marie Urbina, LPCC, LMHC - Therapist in California

Stress and anxiety
Relationship struggles
CBT and mindfulness

About Marie

Marie Urbina is a California mental health counselor with 12 years of experience. She is credentialed as an LPCC and an LMHC and works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, parenting, sleep, anger, self-esteem, career concerns and coaching.

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on clarifying goals and talking through current challenges. She listens and uses a mix of approaches to help people notice what works and try new strategies.

Marie draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and try realistic behavior changes. She uses mindfulness techniques to help with overwhelming emotion and sleep problems. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when someone wants to find the drive to change habits or life direction.

Narrative and solution-focused ideas appear in sessions to reframe problems and build small steps toward goals. For many people this looks like setting one clear change to work on between meetings and checking progress the next week.

She has spent over a decade supporting adults from varied backgrounds, including survivors of abuse and people facing career or parenting pressures. Marie helps people sort priorities, manage stress, and create practical plans for the next steps.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on what matters to the person and on setting clear goals. In online sessions this looks like checking what you want to change, agreeing a small first step, and reviewing progress together in follow-ups.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings and actions into concrete pieces. Online CBT sessions often include worksheets, behavior experiments to try between meetings, and practical steps to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.

Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. In remote sessions a therapist can guide short exercises and suggest daily micro-practices that fit into a busy schedule.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marie will discuss options, weigh what feels doable, and adjust methods based on the client's goals and preferences. The plan can change as work progresses.

Confirm the exact session formats available before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so please check current options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study, work, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Coping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Sleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control 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 issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexuality Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem and career concerns among other areas.

What is her therapy style?

Sessions are client-centered and practical, using conversational work to clarify goals and try actionable strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in California.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

What session formats are used?

Please confirm current session format options before booking so you know which delivery methods are available.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

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

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