About Mari
Mari Flores is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports those dealing with family tension and communication problems.
Mari speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet clients where they are. Mari believes clients know their own story and brings a respectful, strengths-based stance to sessions. She helps people identify practical steps for clearer communication and greater self-love.
How Mari works
Her style is supportive and focused on building confidence and motivation over time. In sessions Mari helps clients sort through overwhelming feelings and figure out what matters most to them. She breaks problems into manageable steps and practices skills people can use between meetings.
Conversations cover how to set boundaries, handle conflict, and rebuild self-worth. She encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. Mari invites people to try different approaches and notice what feels helpful.
The aim is to leave each session with one or two concrete tools to try. Clients can expect straightforward guidance and a calm, patient presence. Mari offers therapy in both English and Spanish and focuses on helping adults navigate life stressors and personal growth.
What Mari works with
The areas below are the ones Mari selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many clients benefit from problem-focused techniques that break problems into small, doable steps. These methods help with anxiety, depression, and daily stress by teaching practical coping skills and behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions.Another helpful approach emphasizes strengths and self-compassion. This focus guides clients to notice their abilities, build self-love, and practice kinder internal dialogue, which supports confidence and motivation in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online therapy gives flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and have fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, workday interruptions, or steady support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules.
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