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Maricsa Evans

Maricsa Evans

LMFT

Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-informed
  • Goal-focused
  • Compassionate care

About Maricsa

Maricsa Evans is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers Mindfulness Therapy in her work. She offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or low self-esteem. Her approach aims to help clients notice what matters, build small habits, and respond to stress with more clarity. She speaks English and practices in California as an LMFT.

With 12 years of experience, she draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations goal-oriented so clients can make steady progress. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past hurts affect present day functioning.

Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs. She listens for strengths and practical options, then works with clients to try simple techniques between appointments. Communication skills, managing caregiver stress, and rebuilding self-worth are common focuses in her practice.

Maricsa emphasizes a respectful and compassionate tone. She offers straightforward tools for coping with life changes and relationship strain. The work is collaborative - clients set priorities and she supports the steps toward those goals.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and details about session formats should be confirmed before booking.

How Mindfulness and Practical Therapies Work Online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people bring gentle attention to thoughts and body sensations so they can respond with less reactivity. It often supports stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem work by teaching simple awareness exercises and short practices to use during the day.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is useful for anxiety, motivation, and habitual thinking patterns because it offers clear steps to try between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations oriented toward small, achievable goals and practical changes that clients can notice quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to a person’s goals, preferences, and circumstances, and may combine methods over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to suit a client’s daily life and goals.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem, plus caregiver stress and life-purpose questions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends mindfulness, goal-focused techniques, and practical skills aimed at daily coping and clearer thinking.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, relationships, and life transitions.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work together?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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