Marianne Matos

Marianne Matos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina who uses a person-centered approach in her work. She focuses on helping people build self-esteem and learn to advocate for themselves. Marianne draws on a mix of methods to support practical change and recovery.

She has eight years of experience, including work at a crisis center supporting adults affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. That crisis work has shaped how she responds to trauma and urgent needs. Marianne also has experience supporting older adults and has worked directly with children and young adults in educational and community settings.

Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-focused ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, existential reflections, and EMDR as part of trauma care. She blends these approaches to match what feels most helpful for each person. Sessions tend to focus on clear skills, managing emotions, and improving day-to-day functioning.

Marianne holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has worked with minority and underserved populations and cares about accessible support. Her background also includes community services, therapeutic support for learners with disabilities, and many years teaching dance.

People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, addiction-related problems, grief, and life transitions. Marianne aims to make therapy practical and understandable so clients can use what they learn between sessions.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and develop safer ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of sessions, with the therapist offering empathy and support so people can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or depression and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marianne will help you identify which methods fit your goals and preferences. She typically combines approaches based on what you need, and you and she will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting you pick a time that works around work or caregiving. Therapists trained in these approaches can use video or phone sessions to teach skills, process difficult memories, and practice new ways of relating, helping therapy feel practical and usable in daily life.