Mari Flores , LCSW

Mari Flores is a California licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxious thoughts and supports those working on self-esteem and confidence. Many seek her help for depression, family conflict, and communication problems. She speaks English and Spanish.

Mari prefers a straightforward, strengths-based way of working. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for practical steps that fit day-to-day routines. Sessions focus on small changes that build confidence, clearer communication, and steadier mood over time.

Her background includes a decade of clinical work in California settings where she guided people through common life stresses. That experience shapes how she helps with parenting strain, young adult transitions, and concerns specific to women.

Mari uses conversational, goal-focused sessions to identify patterns that keep problems going. She helps clients try new ways of responding to conflict, practice self-compassion, and set realistic goals. Progress is measured in concrete changes like improved sleep, fewer panic moments, or clearer conversations with a family member.

Sessions may include tools for managing anxiety, ways to rebuild motivation, and exercises to strengthen self-love. Her approach balances practical skills with emotional support so people can make steady, sustainable changes.

Approaches and online options that fit your life

Two commonly used, evidence-informed techniques Mari applies are skills-based coping strategies and strengths-focused work. Skills-based coping teaches straightforward tools for calming anxiety, managing stress, and breaking negative cycles; these tools are useful when panic, worry, or low mood interfere with daily life. Strengths-focused work helps people name their existing abilities and use them to build confidence, improve communication, and make steady changes that matter in family or work roles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful and practical for real life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and shared tools. Phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, tracking progress, or staying connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular work on stress, self-esteem, and communication into a busy schedule.