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Mary Cabarles, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Mary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Mary. View 17 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Great time with her, productive

Reviewed November 2024

Very very understanding

Reviewed June 2024

More about Mary

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in California and have 17 years of post-graduate professional work experience.

Welcome to my page. My name is Mary and I have been in the social work field since I was a sophomore in college. My experience has varied from group homes, residential facilities, job coaching, comorbid disorders, homelessness, domestic violence, working in the criminal justice department, trauma, abuse, family dynamics and working in the public sector. I have worked with elementary school aged children, adolescents, teens aging out of the system, adults, elderly and hospice.

I started my private practice in the midst of the pandemic as stress levels rose from fear, job changes, financial issues, childcare/eldercare, relationship issues, racial injustices, air quality, displacement by the wildfires, climate change, the list goes on. I wanted to provide support to those impacted by any and all above combined with interpersonal issues. How do we handle all of this? By providing a listening ear, someone to vent to, plan with. I'm here.

More availability on weekends.

Specialties

Trauma and abuse Self esteem Compassion fatigue Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Career difficulties Coping with life changes Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Divorce and separation Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Multicultural concerns Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Mary Cabarles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871190843.

  • LCSW · California · 76807 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Mary Cabarles

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

17 reviews

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Great time with her, productive

Reviewed November 2024

Very very understanding

Reviewed June 2024

Mary has been nothing but amazing and very helpful in my mental health journey! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a quality therapist!

Reviewed May 2024

Best Therapist I’ve ever had! I feel heard I feel comfortable and understood. With other therapists it was more of just trauma dumping, but with Mary I have work sheets to do she always has amazing advise offers great books to read that help me! I couldn’t ask for better and I wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you Mary and better help!

Reviewed November 2023

Mary is a very understanding and knowledgeable individual.

Reviewed December 2022

Mary has provided such wonderful support and insights during our therapy sessions. She truly is such a cheerleader for those she works with and has a kindness and understanding that makes you feel heard and held. I genuinely have felt my mental health improve over the time we have spent working together, and feel in a much better place than when I started. Would love to work with her again and highly recommend her. to anyone looking for a therapist.

Reviewed August 2022

Mary worked with me for just about 7 months and she was great. She really took the time to listen to me when I just needed to vent. She was very kind and considerate of how I felt. She also gave great advice and tips on how to move forward from what I was going through. I would 100% recommend her to anyone seeking help for themselves, or even referring her to a friend. I can’t thank her enough.

Reviewed September 2021

I reached out to Mary after reading about her many years of experience in the topics I wanted help in. I started working with her to discuss body image issues and our discussions have since bounced around to so many more topics I didn't even realize I could use some help in. I rarely went into a session with Mary with a game plan of what I wanted to talk about but would always come out of it feeling as if I learned something new about myself. She is easy to talk to, never judgmental and had amazing advice that I was able to relate to multiple issues I was having in my life. She really has helped me learn how to interact with people better, learn how to keep peace in my life and manage my expectations. It has been a great experience working with her and even in just a few months I have gotten some incredibly useful tools and advice that has helped me reshape my life in the best way!

Reviewed July 2021

When I first started BetterHelp, I was in a really bad place of my life. I went through 3 different counselors before finding Mary. From day one, she had been patient, kind, caring, and nonjudgmental. She listened intently to my spiels and always provided a different perspective that often challenged me to think outside my own perspective. Mary made me feel safe, supported, and comfortable, because of that, I am always excited for our live sessions. I'm very grateful and thankful to have Mary be an instrumental partner alongside me on this healing journey.

Reviewed May 2021

Mary has been a great support for me over the last few months as I work through some life changes and trying to navigate some decisions for myself. She is kind, intelligent, and thoughtful in her responses.

Reviewed April 2021

Mary has been so helpful! She has helped me uncover a lot about myself and has helped me realize a lot of the causes for my stress and anxiety. She recommends tangible coping skills that REALLY help! I’ve only been seeing Mary for a month and a half and I feel like I have grown and learned so much. I’m so grateful that I found Mary!

Reviewed April 2021

I had some personal issues with my relationship and contacted Mary for help. She listens rely well and was able to pinpoint some of the things I was doing wrong and guided me in the right direction to get my life back on track. Just want to thank you Mary for saving my life! Best counselor in the world!

Reviewed February 2021

I joined BetterHelp to work on my issues with anxiety over intimacy and relationships (and just general day-to-day anxiety). I’m so glad I was matched with Mary. Over our multiple sessions. we worked through various issues in my life. Mary listened and provided feedback and tools that allowed me to navigate relationship issues and set healthy boundaries for myself. She helped me find ways to break out of the negative thought patterns that I can tend to get stuck in. I’m so thankful that BetterHelp matched me with Mary!

Reviewed February 2021

I was looking to quit BetterHelp after not having enough support and connection with my first therapist, until I met Mary. She introduced herself through a video call and talked about her background. Mary made me feel seen and heard, and she always had approachable solutions. She was also able to pinpoint my thought patterns and thinking errors, and now I'm able to be more self aware and self controlled of my thoughts and habits. I can't recommend her enough!

Reviewed January 2021

Mary is amazing and has been instrumental in my mental health this past year. She is attentive and listens to my concerns, always has a good perspective that’s unbiased but in my best interest. I feel like I can share anything with her. I’m so thankful I found her in my low point because she saved me.

Reviewed January 2021

After working with a number of different therapists in my life, Mary has been the easiest one to open up to with just about everything. She has incredible insight and has been able to navigate me though sexual trauma, familial related anxiety, religious guilt, and so forth. She listens attentively, brings new thought strategies to light, and recommends relevant books for further reflection. I have only been with her for 2 months now, but I can comfortably say I have found a therapist for life.

Reviewed December 2020

Working with Mary for the last two months has been very helpful and insightful. She is supportive, kind, empathetic, and easy to open up to without feeling judged. I have been able to work through many different challenges with her. Additionally, she is very responsive and has several meeting times available to fit my busy schedule. Through our discussions, I have developed strategies and skills I can take beyond my time on BetterHelp to make improvements in many areas of my life. Thank you so much for all of your help, Mary! You are appreciated.

Reviewed December 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mary Cabarles offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Mary Cabarles works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Mary Cabarles speak?

Mary Cabarles speaks English.

How many years of experience does Mary Cabarles have?

Mary Cabarles has 18 years of experience.

Where is Mary Cabarles licensed to practice?

Mary Cabarles is licensed to practice in California.

Does Mary Cabarles accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Mary Cabarles does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Mary Cabarles offer?

Mary Cabarles offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Mary Cabarles?

Mary Cabarles can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Mary Cabarles?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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