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Marizol Urbieta-Cortez

Marizol Urbieta-Cortez

LMFT

California

Healing through practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 154251
Experience
7 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivation-focused care
    • Short-term goals
    • English and Spanish

    About Marizol

    Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and has seven years of clinical experience. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

    She shapes conversations around each person’s needs instead of using one fixed method. That means sessions can include focused problem-solving, helping someone reconnect with motivation, and practices to notice and change unhelpful thoughts. Marizol often uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work rooted in the person’s goals.

    She also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify thinking patterns that worsen anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people settle strong emotions and build tolerance for discomfort. Solution-Focused Therapy is introduced when someone wants short-term, goal-driven work.

    Marizol aims for clear, straightforward plans so people leave a session knowing what to try next. She treats topics like communication problems, loneliness, forgiveness, and life purpose in plain language. Domestic violence and women’s issues are listed areas of focus; she approaches those with sensitivity and safety in mind.

    Her California license is LMFT, which appears as LMFT on documents. If you want to try therapy, she asks you to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.

  2. How motivational and practical methods work online

    Motivational Interviewing helps uncover what matters most to a person and builds momentum for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to support motivation and clearer choices, which can help with goals like improving mood, ending unhealthy patterns, or boosting confidence.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, follows the client’s lead, and focuses on empathy and respect to create a space where people can talk through difficult feelings and decide what they want to work on.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress or needs evolve.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking. The therapist will help pick an approach and schedule that match your routine and comfort while focusing on clear, doable steps between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as communication problems, loneliness, and life purpose.

    What is the general style of therapy?

    Sessions are practical and person-centered, with a focus on respectful, sensitive conversation and clear steps to try between meetings.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is licensed in California as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can international clients work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?

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

    How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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