About Mari
Mari Flores is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical ways to build confidence and handle everyday pressures. Mari speaks English and Spanish and brings ten years of clinical experience to her work.
She views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, achievable changes.
Background and approach
Mari offers straightforward support aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning. Her work often centers on family concerns, relationship communication, and issues common to young adults and women. In sessions she talks through concrete strategies to improve communication and increase self-love.
She also addresses motivation and confidence when people feel stuck. Mari believes taking the first step toward change takes courage. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can try new ways of coping.
Her approach prioritizes clear goals and steady progress over time. Clients can expect practical tools and empathic listening during meetings. Mari supports people as they practice new skills between sessions and track small wins.
Her style is down-to-earth and focused on helping people regain footing during stressful seasons.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Mari uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and boost mood. This helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes to feel better.Another approach centers on communication skills and problem-solving to ease family tension and relationship strain. Sessions teach concrete ways to express needs, listen actively, and set boundaries so daily interactions feel less stressful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist and client review goals, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on what helps. Mari supports clients in choosing methods that match their needs, preferences, and lifestyle in a collaborative way.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text sessions are useful for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish