- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Career and purpose
About Mariel
Mariel Diaz is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, and career questions. She focuses on respectful, compassionate care and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Mariel aims to help people take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Her approach begins by listening closely to what matters most to the individual. She draws on several therapy methods to match the right tools to the concern. Sessions often cover communication skills, attachment patterns, managing control and workplace stress, and building self-compassion.
Mariel blends evidence-based practices with longer-term exploration. That means using coping skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies alongside deeper psychodynamic work about patterns and past experiences. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help calm anxiety and improve focus.
She has worked across multiple settings over nearly two decades and brings that practical experience into sessions. People can expect a straightforward plan that highlights small, doable steps and skills to try between meetings.
Mariel supports parents and caregivers dealing with family strain and relationship conflict, and she also helps people exploring life purpose and career transitions. She encourages open conversation and adjusts the pace to each person’s comfort level.
How therapy approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and closeness. It can help people notice why they react certain ways in relationships and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is practical and skill oriented for stress, worry, and workplace issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can be useful when feelings feel intense or communication breaks down.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Decisions are collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins, or reduce commute time. Licensed professionals can guide practical skill practice between meetings and help structure sessions to match everyday schedules and challenges.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mariel commonly address?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, career challenges, and coaching around life purpose.
What is Mariel's general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and practical, combining listening with specific skills and steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
Mariel has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW credentials licensed in CA and FL and is based in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mariel?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.