- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- CBT and mindfulness
About Marizol
Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like communication problems, loneliness, and challenges many young adults face.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and aim to clarify immediate concerns. She uses practical tools to help manage mood, rebuild confidence, and address relationship patterns.
Marizol draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness-based techniques are used to reduce rumination and improve present-moment awareness. Solution-Focused work helps set short-term goals and identify small steps that make a difference.
She often combines these methods to match what a client needs that week. Motivational Interviewing can support people who are stuck or unsure about change. Client-Centered Therapy keeps sessions grounded in the client's own priorities and pace.
Marizol offers sessions in English and Spanish and practices in California. If you are a young adult dealing with identity questions, the stress of school or early career, relationship shifts, or feeling behind your peers, she may be able to help you set realistic steps forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client. In practice this means conversations that follow a person’s priorities, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying to help make choices clearer.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns in thinking and behavior. It includes simple exercises and homework to practice new responses to stress, anxiety, and low mood between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce rumination and ease emotional reactivity. Short breathing or attention exercises are often used to build steady habits over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made or new concerns arise.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit into school, early career routines, or other daily commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, loneliness, forgiveness, and women’s issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses conversational, client-centered sessions and practical tools. Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can I see her if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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