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Mari DeRienzo, LPC

  • Experience39 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Mari

Mari DeRienzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 39 years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, offering steady support through complex life changes.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses a variety of related areas including communication problems, addiction, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Her approach centers on building a nonjudgmental, open space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and collaborate on practical steps forward.

Mari draws from client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s experience, while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to identify patterns and set attainable goals. She also uses motivational interviewing and Internal Family Systems perspectives when helpful to deepen self-understanding and motivation.

Clients who begin work with Mari can expect a professional who values partnership, clarity, and respect. She accepts international clients and offers multiple session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules, helping people move toward greater coping, communication, and everyday functioning.

Approaches and Online Care Tailored to Your Needs

Client-centered therapy prioritizes the client's experience by offering empathic listening and support so individuals can explore feelings and make choices that feel right for them; this approach is especially useful when someone wants a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process life stressors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve day-to-day functioning. It often helps people develop new coping skills and clearer problem-solving habits.

Mari approaches the choice of method as a collaborative process and will work with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits their goals, preferences, and concerns. Together they clarify objectives, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to connect from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer regular, accessible support while adapting frequency and style to suit each client’s schedule and communication needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and many related issues such as addiction, impulsivity, and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style and how are sessions conducted?
The therapist emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative style and combines practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused therapy to set goals and address patterns of thought and behavior.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 39 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and licensure does the therapist hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can people who speak other languages or live abroad work together with this therapist?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How much do sessions cost and how is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger management

Also works with

LGBTGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, Arizona

Languages

English