Profile / United States
Mariel Diaz, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Emotion regulation
About Mariel
Mariel Diaz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience. She practices in Florida and works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and career concerns.
She uses practical conversations and goal-focused work to identify what is getting in the way day to day. That can include unhelpful thoughts, patterns in relationships, or habits at work that increase stress. Sessions focus on clear steps to try between meetings and reviewing what worked.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices appear in the work when teaching emotion regulation and present-moment skills.
Mariel explains things in straightforward terms and keeps sessions focused on problem solving and small experiments. She adapts the conversation to each person’s concerns and checks in about practical goals like communication, workplace boundaries, or reducing anxiety.
People can expect a conversational, structured style that looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions. The therapist-friendly plan often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions and concrete communication strategies for strained relationships.
To begin, people are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can outline immediate priorities and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mariel often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-based ideas and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. CBT focuses on recognizing and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, useful for everyday anxiety and workplace problems. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how past experiences affect current communication and closeness. DBT skills teach concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and ways to manage intense reactions in relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review your goals and preferences, try approaches that fit the issue, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means discussing which skills to practice between sessions and what to focus on in upcoming meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use written or visual tools together during a session to track thoughts, practice communication exercises, or run brief behavior experiments without needing extra travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and career or workplace issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test small changes. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try new responses.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and Florida and is practicing from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.