Marianne Matos , LPC

Marianne Matos brings a warm, person-centered approach to counseling, combining evidence-based techniques with a long-standing commitment to trauma and crisis work. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and the aftereffects of abuse. Marianne has focused much of her career on supporting adults who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, providing crisis intervention and ongoing therapeutic care for these populations.

She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Marianne is a Licensed Professional Counselor - a credential that indicates advanced training and state licensure in counseling - and she is also recognized as a National Certified Counselor, reflecting national-level standards of practice. In addition, she is an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning through PATH International, integrating equine-assisted methods when appropriate.

Marianne has eight years of clinical experience that include work with adults, older adults, children, and young adults, as well as roles providing therapeutic support for children with learning differences. Outside clinical settings she spent more than two decades teaching dance, and she maintains a strong dedication to serving minority and underserved communities. Her practice emphasizes building self-esteem, fostering self-advocacy, and helping clients navigate major life transitions and relational challenges.

How Marianne’s Therapeutic Approaches Work Online

Marianne uses client-centered therapy, an approach that prioritizes the client's perspective and goals. In practice this means sessions focus on listening, empathy, and helping clients find their own solutions - a helpful fit for people working on self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often useful for addressing mood concerns, coping strategies, and behavior change.

Attachment-based techniques are another component of Marianne's work, exploring how early relational patterns shape current difficulties and helping clients build healthier connections and boundaries in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marianne partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access care that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods while working with licensed professionals and therapists who understand the demands of daily life.