Maria ("Mali") Jimenez, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Maria "Mali" Jimenez is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment struggles, trauma, grief, and substance concerns. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, body image, parenting strain, sleep or eating problems, career stress, and major life transitions. Mali communicates in English and Spanish and works with international clients.

Mali combines practical tools with attention to life story. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She pairs that with attachment-focused work to address relationship wounds that keep repeating in adult life. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are woven in to build awareness and motivation.

Her style is warm and direct. She invites people to lead their process while offering clear guidance and gentle challenge. Sessions aim to teach usable skills, uncover patterns from family history, and practice new ways of responding to stress and strong emotions.

Mali has seven years of clinical experience and holds LCSW, CSW, and LICSW credentials, with licensure in Colorado and Washington DC. Her background includes work in nonprofit and hospital settings and private practice. This mix informs how she balances symptom-focused strategies with deeper exploration of attachment and early relationships.

People come to Mali for focused, down-to-earth work on problems like avoidance, codependency, commitment worries, dissociation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and blended family issues. She supports practical changes and steadier emotional footing over time.

How attachment work and CBT translate online

Maria often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced in session and applied between meetings to address anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to notice patterns in relationships and to try new ways of relating; online sessions let people reflect on how those patterns show up in daily life. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build present-moment awareness and body-based noticing, which helps with stress, emotional regulation, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Mali will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and needs. She encourages people to set concrete goals and to try techniques in real life, then review what worked and adjust the plan together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone calls can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging offer brief check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These options help make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.