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Marizol Urbieta-Cortez, LMFT

Calm, practical support for anxiety and life change

7 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Marizol

Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people facing life changes and those trying to rebuild motivation and confidence. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Marizol approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her style centers on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She tailors the dialogue and plan to fit each person’s needs.

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Background and approach

That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors, practicing mindfulness, or setting short-term goals to regain momentum. Marizol draws on 7 years of professional experience and uses methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She blends these approaches to make sessions feel relevant and doable for everyday life.

The work often involves identifying small changes that lead to less stress and clearer thinking. People can expect a calm, patient space to talk things through and try new ways of coping. Marizol listens first, then helps set practical strategies.

She emphasizes collaboration so people feel involved in planning their next steps. If someone is ready to begin, Marizol asks for a short intake to clarify goals and match the approach. From there she helps prioritize what to work on first and suggests manageable tools to try between sessions.

How Marizol’s approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. The therapist follows the person’s lead and helps them find their own solutions, which works well for emotional issues and decisions about relationships and life direction.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. Sessions practice noticing unhelpful thinking and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices to help manage stress and ground attention. These skills can be used between sessions to reduce rumination and increase calm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the process stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full session vibe, phone can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth situations, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets someone reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and fit therapy into a real-life routine.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Marizol help with?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, centered on respect and sensitivity. She listens closely and tailors the plan to match each person’s needs and goals.
What is her background and experience?
She has 7 years of professional experience and uses a mix of client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused methods to address common life and mood concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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