Mary Cabarles , LCSW

Mary Cabarles, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is licensed in California and brings 17 years of post-graduate professional experience to her clinical work. She entered the social work field as a college sophomore and has built a wide-ranging background that includes work in group homes, residential facilities, job coaching, services for people with comorbid disorders, homelessness outreach, domestic violence response, criminal justice settings, trauma and abuse interventions, family systems, and public sector roles.

Her experience spans age groups and care settings, having supported elementary-aged children, adolescents, teens transitioning out of care, adults, older adults, and those in hospice. In response to the heightened stressors of the pandemic, Mary launched a private practice to meet growing needs related to fear, job disruption, financial strain, childcare and eldercare challenges, relationship tensions, racial injustices, air quality concerns, wildfire displacement, and climate-related anxiety. She focuses on combining practical planning with empathic listening so clients can vent, process, and develop steps forward.

Mary works with individuals facing trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief and intimacy-related issues, career transitions, aging and caregiver stress, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, and other life changes. She offers additional weekend availability to accommodate varied schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Mary integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques to support people working through difficult life circumstances. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build practical skills to accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust, helping clients repair relational wounds and improve communication. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel heard and can lead the pace of change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to connect from home, manage appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care during busy or unpredictable periods, while working with a licensed professional to address trauma, stress, relationships, and other concerns.