- Relationship dynamics
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma informed care
About Marlo
Marlo Rangel is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and the pressures that come with life changes. Marlo also helps clients dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, and career uncertainty.
She uses practical talk and evidence-based tools in sessions. Marlo draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to address mood, anxiety, and emotion regulation.
Marlo pays attention to background factors like abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment issues, and family of origin problems. She works with people on communication, codependency, commitment issues, and blended family challenges. When trauma is present, she combines trauma-focused strategies with skills-based work to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping.
Expect a focus on building clearer communication, strengthening boundaries, and developing practical steps for managing stress and workplace pressure. Sessions often involve practicing new ways to think about unhelpful patterns and rehearsing different responses to difficult feelings. Marlo also supports people exploring identity, body image, and LGBT-related concerns.
She has particular experience with compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and the effects of domestic violence on relationships. Marlo’s background includes working with multicultural communities and adults navigating significant life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
How Marlo uses common approaches online
Marlo uses client-centered work to focus on what the person brings to sessions. That approach means listening to the individual's concerns and shaping the work around their goals. It helps with building communication skills, deciding priorities, and planning small changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT breaks worries and low mood into manageable parts and teaches practical ways to test and change unhelpful thinking. This method is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress from work or school.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These skills teach ways to manage strong feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve relationships. They can be helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by intense moods or frequent conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marlo will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. The client’s feedback guides which tools get used most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can also use video or phone in different ways to suit energy levels, camera comfort, and bandwidth.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress related to life changes and work.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered therapy with practical tools from CBT and DBT. The work focuses on communication, emotion regulation, and step-by-step coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a practicing therapist in Texas.
What credential and location apply?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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