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Mary Roldan Balboa, LPC

Strength-focused counselor for anxiety and stress

20 years in practice · based in Wisconsin · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Mary

Mary Roldan Balboa helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and grief. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work. Mary practices with a warm, strengths-based focus that aims to make everyday life easier to handle.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Sessions look at what is working now and build on those strengths. She uses practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage impulsivity, and improve mood in daily life.

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Background and approach

Mary has worked in hospitals, crisis centers, nursing homes, hospice care, schools, and independent practice. That range has shaped how she responds to stress, grief, and caregiver strain. Across settings she has focused on helping people find realistic steps forward.

She uses several well-known approaches in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thought and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to calm the body and steady attention.

Client-Centered and Narrative methods create space to tell your story and decide what parts to keep or change. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Mary holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and maintains licensure in Texas and Wisconsin.

She practices from Wisconsin and works with adult concerns related to life transitions, multicultural issues, panic, postpartum depression, and financial or career stress. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability. Therapy subscriptions may be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to address anxiety and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce worry and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can lower immediate tension and help with panic symptoms.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create space for your concerns and Narrative Therapy to help you reframe life stories that feel stuck. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to choose methods that match your goals, values, and day-to-day needs rather than prescribing one fixed method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick strategies, or when a short exchange fits better into a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible for work, caregiving, or travel.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, career changes, depression, ADHD, and grief. She also focuses on caregiver stress, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is warm and person-focused, building on a client's strengths. Sessions mix practical skills, storytelling, and mindfulness exercises to address everyday challenges.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Mary has 20 years of experience in hospitals, crisis centers, nursing homes, hospice, schools, and independent practice. That background informs how she helps with grief, caregiver issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
Mary holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as TX LPC and WI LPC, and she practices from Wisconsin.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she use?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it possible to fit therapy into different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Texas, Wisconsin
Languages
English, Spanish

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