Therapist profile
Marie Urbina, LPCC, LMHC
California
Licensed counselor - Anger and stress work
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- CredentialsLPCC, LMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH14270; LPCC, California / 9708
- NPI1902195142
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Marie
Marie Urbina is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of clinical experience in California. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns. Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, with the person setting goals and direction.
Marie uses practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and make small changes. She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify what matters to a person and narrative ideas to look at life stories differently. Conversations focus on concrete steps and habits rather than abstract theory.
Her style is attentive and nonjudgmental, oriented toward skills people can use between sessions. Common work includes tracking thoughts and behaviors, practicing short mindfulness exercises, and breaking big problems into manageable steps. She often helps people develop clearer communication and plan for stressful moments.
People come to her for help with built-up resentment, snapping at loved ones, frustration at work, or recurring anger tied to past hurts. Marie supports practical problem solving alongside understanding the emotions behind reactions. She encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts approaches as goals shift.
Her background includes 12 years of counseling with diverse concerns and populations. Marie holds the California LPCC credential and the Florida LMHC credential and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and letting the person set goals. It helps when someone needs to clarify priorities and decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase noticing of bodily cues.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the initial work. The therapist and client will look at the person's goals, daily life, and preferences together and adjust methods over time. That makes sessions more useful and keeps the plan realistic and doable.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the places where problems actually happen, which can help apply new habits to day-to-day life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people manage snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and anger connected to past trauma.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, using techniques like thought tracking, behavioral steps, and brief mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 12 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices from California while also holding a Florida LMHC credential as noted.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
Confirm current session options before booking; the profile does not specify which formats are used and you should verify how sessions are scheduled.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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