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Online therapist

Maribel Bravo

Healing for families and parents

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Maribel

Maribel Bravo is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with ten years of experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and depression. She approaches work with respect for each persons experience and believes people bring strengths that help them move forward.

Maribel aims to make the first step less overwhelming and to support families through practical change. Her sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented.

Background and approach

She listens first, clarifies what matters most, and helps clients set small, doable steps. Conversations often include strategies to manage stress, improve communication, and address painful memories when trauma is involved. Maribel works to reduce shame and isolation while helping people reconnect with purpose and self-worth.

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. These methods are adapted to each familys situation and explained in plain language during sessions. Parents and caregivers can expect concrete tools for managing behavior, setting boundaries, and repairing strained relationships.

Maribel also gives attention to attachment patterns, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust after loss or harm. She helps people talk through guilt, shame, and isolation so they can practice more self-compassion. The goal is steady progress that fits into real family life.

Sessions may use a mix of talk, skill-building, and paced processing of difficult events. Maribel supports measurable steps toward clearer communication, healthier relationships, and greater confidence in parenting and family roles.

Online approaches that fit family and parenting needs

Maribel uses evidence-based techniques that are described in clear, practical terms so families can use them at home. One common approach focuses on improving communication and problem-solving skills. This involves teaching ways to speak and listen that reduce conflict and help families find workable solutions to daily struggles. Another method centers on processing trauma and building safety slowly over time. Sessions include paced conversations and coping strategies to reduce distress and reclaim calm in family life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person or family about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to try first and how to adapt them as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families. Video calls let parents and caregivers meet from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide flexible ways to check in between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, and family schedules and to keep momentum when life gets busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maribel address?
She works with family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Additional focuses include attachment, communication, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens carefully, helps set realistic goals, and teaches tools for communication, stress management, and parenting.
How long has she been practicing?
Maribel has ten years of professional experience working with families and individuals on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California with license number CA LCSW 115580.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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