Marianne Matos

Marianne Matos is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of clinical experience. She uses a person-centered style that focuses on each person's strengths and goals. Marianne aims to help people build self-esteem and learn to speak up for their needs. Her background includes crisis work and trauma support, including work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Marianne holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has worked at a crisis center for eight years, offering one-on-one counseling to adults and older adults. Her experience also includes work with children and young adults in community service settings and supporting people with learning disabilities.

Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, EMDR, and attachment-focused ideas. In sessions she helps people understand unhelpful patterns, practice coping skills, and build realistic steps toward change. She also supports people facing grief, caregiver stress, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy struggles.

Marianne has additional experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, body image and eating concerns, and a range of trauma-related challenges. She indicates interest in working with minority and underserved populations and brings that commitment into practical care.

People considering therapy can expect a direct, empathetic approach that emphasizes practical tools and steady support. Marianne’s training and crisis center background inform short- and longer-term work, depending on each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, name their needs, and practice different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s goals and pace, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the client.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marianne will collaborate on which methods fit best based on goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on skills practice, trauma processing, or building self-advocacy and then adjust as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow check-ins when time is tight. It also allows different kinds of work - practicing coping skills, reviewing homework, or talking through grief - without requiring a specific location. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your needs and routine.