Marizol Urbieta-Cortez, LMFT

Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and struggling with motivation or confidence. Conversations can be in English or Spanish.

She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Her approach is collaborative and respectful. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals.

Marizol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She pairs this with client-centered techniques to make sure people feel heard and understood.

Mindfulness methods are offered to help with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, and building awareness. Solution-focused and motivational interviewing ideas are used to set small, achievable goals and build momentum.

Her style is warm and direct. She aims to create clear plans so progress is visible. People who want concrete skills and steady support often find this useful.

With seven years of experience as an LMFT, Marizol blends practical tools with empathic listening. If you are thinking about change, she can help you map next steps and try approaches that fit your life.

How these approaches translate to online work

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Online CBT sessions can include short exercises, thought records, and homework that are easy to review during video or text sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy to build trust. This approach is well suited to phone or video conversations where the therapist reflects what the person shares and helps them find their own solutions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These practices can be guided in real time during a call or sent as short exercises to practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will ask about your goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative testing helps find a good fit without committing to a single method up front.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face when interaction matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier if you need a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints and written summaries to revisit later. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the approaches that suit your needs.