- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Attachment focus
About Mariel
Mariel Diaz is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and work-related struggles. She offers calm, practical guidance and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at making change feel possible and manageable.
She draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness practices add tools for emotional regulation and staying present.
Sessions focus on real-life problems like workplace stress, unclear career direction, communication breakdowns, and family tension. Mariel helps people develop clearer goals and small steps they can use between sessions. She emphasizes simple practices that fit into busy days rather than complex routines.
Mariel tailors plans to each client and checks in about what is working. She listens for patterns around control, attachment, and self-worth, and helps people experiment with different strategies. Her work often includes skills for handling conflict and building stronger connections with others.
Mariel is licensed in California and practices out of Florida as a LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, readers are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
Approaches for online work and practical coping
Mariel often uses attachment-based work to help people see how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. This approach looks at how you relate to others and what helps you feel more secure in connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also a common part of her work; it focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mariel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts the plan so sessions feel productive and relevant.
If you are interested in online options, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can guide practical exercises, mindfulness practices, and emotion-regulation skills that translate well to remote sessions, helping clients apply tools between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
California, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Mariel works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tension, career questions, and coaching around workplace issues and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends attachment-based ideas with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools, offering practical steps and emotion-regulation skills during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of stress, relationship, and career concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LCSW - licensed clinical social worker, licensed in California and practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.