- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Marimar
Marimar Rosa Monge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and family conflicts. She also works with concerns like self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia.
Marimar focuses on clear, practical steps in sessions. She uses methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small experiments. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas and motivational interviewing to support decision making and emotional regulation.
Sessions include straightforward conversations about what is causing distress and which skills might help. Marimar helps people practice communication skills, set manageable goals, and reduce avoidance where it gets in the way of daily life. She explains tools in plain language and rehearses them during appointments.
She is comfortable addressing complex situations like chronic health challenges, postpartum depression, grief around abandonment, and issues tied to isolation or shame. Marimar pays attention to cultural background and offers work in English and Spanish.
People who prefer practical strategies and a collaborative process tend to fit well with her style. To begin, visitors follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session, where Marimar reviews goals and a plan for ongoing work.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Marimar commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and support coping.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings get in the way of daily life. These approaches are explained in plain terms and used as practical tools rather than labels.
Finding the right approach is part of the early sessions. She works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice may shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into routine days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose sessions that suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or less on-camera time. Marimar will discuss practical arrangements and preferences during your first appointment so sessions can fit into your everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, and related issues like social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in California.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.