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Online therapist

Mary Cabarles

Supportive care for stress and life transitions

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

About Mary

Mary Cabarles is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to parents and caregivers who feel overwhelmed. Sessions are practical and grounded, aimed at building coping skills and clearer communication.

Mary is based in California and brings 18 years of professional experience to her work. Mary began in social work early, gaining experience in group homes, residential settings, and job coaching.

Background and approach

She has also worked with people facing homelessness, domestic violence, and criminal justice involvement. Her background includes supporting those with trauma, comorbid disorders, and family dynamics across the lifespan. In independent practice she saw more people reach out during the pandemic for help with fear, financial strain, childcare and eldercare challenges, and displacement from wildfires.

Her approach emphasizes listening first, then helping clients make straightforward plans and small changes that fit their lives. Therapy often includes skill-building for stress, communication, and coping with transitions. Mary uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed perspective, and a client-centered stance. These methods are used to address anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Mary offers more weekend availability for people balancing work and family demands.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Mary uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is a hands-on approach good for anxiety, stress, and addiction-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and mindful acceptance, helping people move forward despite difficult feelings. It can be useful for grief, chronic stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current connections; it often helps with intimacy-related issues and communication challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and caregivers. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions work when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities while still using evidence-informed techniques.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include caregiver stress, blended family issues, body image, and first responder concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is straightforward and practical, with a focus on listening and helping clients plan next steps. Sessions blend skill-building with reflective conversation.
What experience does she bring?
Mary has 18 years of post-graduate professional experience across group homes, residential facilities, job coaching, homelessness services, domestic violence support, and trauma-informed work.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, CA LCSW 76807, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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