- Practical goals
- CBT methods
- English and Spanish
About Mario
Mario Palacios is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He also helps with issues related to trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, and men's wellbeing. Mario speaks English and Spanish and works from his practice in California.
He focuses on practical steps that help people regain a sense of control. Sessions start by identifying clear, realistic goals. Then he and the client use straightforward strategies to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Mario emphasizes empathy and steady support while people try new ways of coping.
Mario uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. He guides clients to notice unhelpful patterns and practice different responses. Progress often comes from small changes that add up over time.
His approach centers on building trust and a dependable working relationship. He helps clients set achievable tasks between sessions and checks in on what works and what needs adjusting. The tone is direct, encouraging, and focused on practical results rather than jargon.
People who come for help may be dealing with family conflict, communication problems, abandonment concerns, chronic illness, or mood conditions like panic or obsessive thinking. He aims to support people motivated to change, helping them find clearer thinking, better coping, and more consistent emotional balance.
How CBT guides online work and practical change
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors to ease anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive thoughts. Sessions focus on concrete skills and short exercises that can be practiced between meetings.That same CBT approach can be used to address relationship stress, communication problems, grief, and some addiction-related behaviors by breaking problems into manageable steps. The therapist helps create small, realistic goals and checks progress regularly so adjustments can be made when needed.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will select techniques that fit the situation. If an approach needs to change, they will try alternatives until something feels productive.
Confirm current session options with the practice before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these advantages to help clients keep momentum between sessions and practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mario address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem and relationship concerns, among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are direct and goal-focused. He emphasizes empathy, trust, and clear steps clients can practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience providing therapy to adults in clinical settings and private practice.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.