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
English and Spanish
Goal focused
About Marizol
Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on the issues you bring in, and she adapts conversation and methods to match your needs. Expect practical steps alongside space to reflect and process difficult feelings.
Her work draws on mindfulness practices, client-centered conversation, and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and try different choices. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are available to clarify goals and build short-term strategies.
Therapy with her often includes learning simple skills to manage anxiety, practicing mindful awareness for difficult moments, and setting small goals to improve mood or relationships. She aims to make the work concrete and doable between sessions.
Marizol emphasizes collaboration: you and she decide what to try and how to measure progress. If you are considering therapy, she guides you through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step to get started.
How her approach translates to online therapy
Marizol uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions in the present moment; this can reduce reactivity and make daily stress easier to handle. Client-centered therapy means sessions center on your experiences and values, with the therapist following your lead to understand what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to shift mood and confidence.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She works collaboratively to choose methods that fit your goals and preferences, and she checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, remove travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some people find video sessions useful for practicing skills with real-time guidance, while others prefer shorter calls or messages for quick coaching during a busy day. Licensed professionals can help tailor scheduling and format to what works best for you.
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 she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, domestic violence, loneliness, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, mixing gentle reflection with active skills practice. Sessions combine listening with small, doable steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a CA LMFT, which means she is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
