- Years in practice
- 39
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey, Arizona
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Mari
Mari DeRienzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 39 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, intimacy-related worries, and family issues. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making it easier to talk about tough subjects.
Mari creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what feels hard. Sessions are about practical steps and honest conversation. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and realistic next steps.
Background and approach
Her approach blends several methods to match the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change small habits. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session grounded in the client's concerns and values.
Motivational Interviewing can help when someone feels stuck about change. Mari has supported people through grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She also addresses issues like communication problems, codependency, and challenges tied to substance use.
Parents who are overwhelmed or unsure how to handle a new stage often find the practical focus useful. She practices in New Jersey and offers help in English. Mari accepts international clients and uses a variety of session formats so people can choose what fits their schedule.
Getting started is a simple online process that guides people to book a first session.
What Mari works with
Everything Mari lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mari helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mari lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting and life work
Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their priorities at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients make decisions that fit their values and circumstances. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It breaks big problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mari will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This is a collaborative process where feedback shapes what happens next so the methods used fit the person and their parenting needs.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins and brief coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family life or a changing schedule.
Questions people ask about Mari
What kinds of concerns does Mari address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting questions, family problems, intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns, among others.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. She listens without judgment and focuses on short-term steps and clearer thinking.
How long has she been practicing?
Mari has 39 years of professional work experience supporting people through life changes and relationship challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licenses in Arizona and New Jersey and is based in New Jersey.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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