Marianne Matos

Marianne Matos is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in South Carolina who focuses on practical, person-centered counseling. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and career concerns. Her style is straightforward and grounded in real-life skills rather than jargon.

She uses a blend of methods to match each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-based ideas. Marianne has eight years of experience working in crisis settings, where she supported people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. That work shaped her approach to trauma and crisis care.

Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has worked with adults across the lifespan and has had roles supporting children and young adults in community settings. Marianne’s experience also includes time as a dance teacher and work providing therapeutic support for people with learning differences.

In sessions she focuses on building self-advocacy and improving coping skills. She draws on evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral tools and attachment-focused work to help people change patterns that no longer serve them. Marianne also uses elements of dialectical and existential approaches when they fit a person’s goals.

She is available to work with people seeking help for addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, ADHD, and career concerns. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online counseling

Attachment-based work looks at how early connections shape current relationships. It helps people recognize patterns in trust, intimacy, and closeness, and supports changes in how they relate to others. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people find their own direction and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by breaking issues into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marianne will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their situation. She adjusts techniques based on feedback and progress, so people play an active role in shaping treatment.

This profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between in-person visits. Some formats may be simpler when bandwidth or video use is limited, while others let people maintain visual contact with a therapist. Ask about available formats and scheduling to find what works best with daily life and responsibilities.