Therapist profile
Marianne Matos, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed counselor - trauma and anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 7609
- NPI1649879008
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Person-centered approach
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Trauma and crisis care
About Marianne
Marianne Matos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, relationship challenges, parenting strain, anger, career shifts, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues. Marianne writes that she uses person-centered methods in her work and has a strong background in crisis and trauma care.
She describes her core style as client-centered, which means conversations focus on the person's concerns and goals. Marianne also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help people notice patterns, test new reactions, and build practical coping skills. Her training and work have included trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR and mindful practices that support regulation.
Most of Marianne's recent clinical work has been in a crisis center setting where she supported adults affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. That background shapes how she approaches safety, pacing, and stabilization for people who arrive feeling overwhelmed. She also has experience supporting older adults and has worked with children and young adults in community and therapeutic roles.
Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Marianne says she is committed to helping minority and underserved people access focused care and practical tools. She also notes experience as an equine specialist in mental health and a long history teaching dance, which informs how she thinks about movement, rhythm, and expression in healing.
Practical goals in sessions often include improving self-advocacy, reducing reactivity, building routines for sleep and eating, and developing clearer communication. Marianne encourages straightforward, skills-focused work alongside space to process difficult experiences.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Marianne uses person-centered counseling together with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) tools. Person-centered work means sessions focus on what the client brings and what they want to change. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. DBT supplies practical skills for managing strong emotions and increasing tolerance for distress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and pace. That may mean starting with stabilization and skill-building, then moving toward processing trauma-related material as the client feels ready.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also allow for phone-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so the format fits daily life and treatment goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She describes a person-centered approach that focuses conversations on the client's goals. She combines that with practical CBT and DBT techniques and trauma-focused tools when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience, including several years working in a crisis center supporting adults affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina and holds an MS in Mental Health Counseling and a BS in Psychology.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
No, international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. The site process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.