- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused steps
- CBT strategies
About Mari
Mari DeRienzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 39 years of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports clients facing parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the effects of natural or human-caused disaster.
She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical steps a person can try between meetings. Mari encourages small, doable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspectives and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts, and solution-focused strategies to set clear, short-term goals. These approaches are mixed to suit each person's needs.
Mari’s long career includes a wide range of settings and patient concerns, which informs a flexible, down-to-earth style. She pays attention to family history, communication patterns, and the concrete stresses people face daily. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving.
If you are facing life changes, parenting strain, or recovery after a disaster, Mari guides conversations toward manageable next steps. She invites people to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mari uses client-centered therapy to keep the person’s goals front and center. This approach means sessions begin with the client’s priorities and the therapist follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. It works well for people who want to feel heard and understood.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT often includes specific techniques and homework to reduce anxiety or manage strong emotions. That structure can help people track progress week to week.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mari collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan when something isn't helping.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a workday, saving travel time, and keeping regular momentum when life is busy. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to maintain consistent support and apply new skills between meetings.
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Experience
39+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Mari commonly address?
Mari works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, parenting and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping after natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focused on listening and practical steps. She combines client-centered conversation with behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Mari has 39 years of professional experience working in a variety of clinical settings. That experience shapes a flexible, straightforward approach to care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding AZ LPC and NJ LPC credentials. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for work across time zones where scheduling permits.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.