Marisol Garza
LPC
Experienced counselor guiding practical emotional work
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- Person-centered care
- Skill-based strategies
- Focus on anger
About Marisol
She takes a person-centered, interactive approach in sessions. That means conversations are guided by each person's goals and lived experience. Marisol blends practical strategies from cognitive behavioral work with skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help people manage intense feelings.
Sessions are tailored to what each person needs. Marisol uses solution-focused ideas and motivational interviewing to build small, achievable steps. She also addresses concerns like grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family stress.
Her work includes attention to complex patterns such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and isolation. She also supports people dealing with first responder stress, domestic violence aftermath, and coping after disasters.
Marisol aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most. She helps clients set clear goals and practice concrete skills between sessions. To begin, users follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It emphasizes respect and working at a pace that feels right for the client, which helps when dealing with intense emotions like anger or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple tools to reframe unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, builds practical coping skills for handling strong emotions and improving communication. Skill training in DBT can help with impulsive reactions and managing anger in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and current situation. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
For practical online work, confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in the settings where they live and work, so strategies are tested in everyday life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Texas
- Experience
- 11+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Texas)
- LPC · No. 72631
- NPI
- 1437799756
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Marisol works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and relationship and family stress.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are person-centered and interactive, with a focus on practical skills. Conversations are guided by the client's goals and include tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 11 years of experience working as a counselor and therapist with people facing a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What licenses and location are listed?
The therapist holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas as a Texas LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.