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Mary Roldan Balboa, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- English and Spanish
About Mary
Mary Roldan Balboa is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 20 years of experience based in Wisconsin. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and grief. She works in both English and Spanish and applies practical therapeutic methods to help people manage current problems and make changes in daily habits.
Her background includes work in hospitals, a crisis center, nursing homes, hospice, school settings, and private practice. That variety shaped how she responds to different life stages and care settings. She is also pursuing a doctorate in psychology with a focus on developmental psychology at Capella University.
In sessions she uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. She aims to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different responses, and practice small behavior changes between meetings. Conversations are practical and focused on clear steps to manage symptoms like panic, low mood, or worry.
She also addresses issues often tied to life transitions and roles - caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, communication and family problems, money worries, and midlife questions. Additional work includes postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth related concerns, isolation, guilt and shame, and multicultural issues.
Mary asks people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The counseling approach emphasizes collaboration and ongoing feedback so adjustments can be made as goals or circumstances change.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to set small experiments people can try between sessions. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and ADHD-related routines because it focuses on concrete steps and measurable changes.She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and reflecting so the person can clarify priorities and goals. Mindfulness therapy is offered to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and improve concentration in day-to-day life.
Finding the right mix of those approaches is part of the work. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what helps most. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, motivational interviewing to support change, or narrative work to reframe difficult experiences.
Details about session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time and making it easier to have shorter check-ins or to meet from a quieter location. Licensed professionals and therapists often use online work to keep continuity between meetings and to support consistent practice of new skills.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Wisconsin
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She regularly helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, depression, ADHD, and grief. She also works with concerns like caregiving stress, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and money problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking. Sessions often include skill practice and small behavior changes to try between meetings.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 20 years of experience and has worked in hospitals, a crisis center, nursing homes, hospice, schools, and private practice. She is also a doctoral student in developmental psychology.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with licensure in Texas and Wisconsin and is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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