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Marizol Urbieta-Cortez, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- English and Spanish
About Marizol
Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is an LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with seven years of practice. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Marizol listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior, then suggests practical steps people can try between sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and to test new ways of responding.
Her work also emphasizes person-focused conversation from Client-Centered Therapy. That means she follows the client’s lead and focuses on what matters most to them in the moment. Mindfulness techniques are incorporated to help with managing strong emotions and increasing present-moment awareness.
People who come for help with relationship or communication problems can expect direct work on interaction habits and clearer ways to express needs. When concerns involve loneliness, emptiness, or life purpose, sessions can include goal-setting and solution-focused planning to create small, achievable steps.
To begin, the practical steps involve completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Marizol uses a subscription model for sessions, which can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How online sessions use practical approaches
Marizol commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s priorities and keep the conversation focused on what matters most to them. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build awareness of present-moment experience and to reduce reactivity during strong emotions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, try approaches, and adjust techniques based on what the client finds useful. This is a collaborative process that starts with clear aims and regular check-ins.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, or make scheduling between commitments simpler. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match practical needs, and Marizol will discuss which approach and format best fit each client.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like communication problems and loneliness.
How would she structure sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. She looks for thought and behavior patterns and suggests exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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