Marianne Matos, LPC

Marianne Matos is an LPC who focuses on person-centered counseling. She offers straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and grief. Her style centers on listening and helping people find practical ways to manage everyday challenges.

She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Marianne also uses EMDR and mindfulness practices as tools she has worked with in her clinical work. Sessions emphasize building self-advocacy and healthier coping habits over time.

Marianne has eight years of experience, much of it at a crisis center helping adults who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. She also has experience supporting older adults and has worked with children and young adults in community settings and as therapeutic support for learning differences.

Her training includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina and holds additional credentials related to equine-assisted work, which she has used alongside traditional counseling techniques.

People who meet with her can expect a calm, practical approach. She focuses on what the person wants to change and works step by step. That may include learning skills for emotion regulation, improving communication, or processing traumatic memories in ways that fit each person's pace.

How her approaches guide online work

Marianne uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to shape therapy. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current connections and helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person’s pace to build trust. Cognitive behavioral work helps people identify thoughts that keep them stuck and try practical behavior changes to feel better.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean trying cognitive strategies for day-to-day symptoms, using attachment-focused conversations for relationship concerns, or blending methods over time based on what helps.

Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as this biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can meet during a work break or between appointments. Licensed professionals adjust pacing and techniques to match each person’s situation and goals.