Marizol Urbieta-Cortez

Compassionate therapy for change and clarity

LMFT California

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Marizol

Marizol Urbieta-Cortez is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California who supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, isolation and loneliness, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, self-love, domestic violence, women’s issues, and challenges common to young adults. With seven years of clinical experience, she blends practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients move toward clearer goals.

Her approach centers on adapting therapy to each person’s needs, using methods that encourage insight and actionable change. Sessions emphasize respectful, sensitive, and compassionate dialogue while collaboratively shaping a plan that feels realistic and meaningful.

Marizol draws on evidence-informed tools to build confidence, improve communication, and support emotional recovery, guiding clients through the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life. She offers services in English and Spanish and works with clients via several online formats to fit different lifestyles and schedules.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their feelings and values; this approach supports self-understanding and personal growth. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and emotions, which can reduce rumination and improve coping during transitions or periods of overwhelm.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different methods to create a tailored plan that fits the person’s circumstances and pace.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain consistency when life is busy or change is underway. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, check in between sessions, and adjust pacing to meet each client where they are while accommodating varied routines and locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on communication problems, isolation, emptiness, forgiveness, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, combining empathic listening with collaborative goal-setting to tailor treatment to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

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

What credentials and location are listed?

She is licensed as an LMFT and practices in California; her credential is CA LMFT 154251.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate a wider range of clients.

What session formats are available for remote care?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping 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

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish