Marimar Rosa Monge, LCSW

Marimar Rosa Monge is a licensed clinical social worker in California with ten years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, and hard family situations. She offers support in both English and Spanish and aims to make talking about tough things easier.

Clients often come for help with self-esteem, anger, and life changes such as postpartum adjustment or chronic illness. She also works with people facing isolation, grief, or questions about life purpose. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her focus areas when those concerns come up.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clearer communication, emotion regulation, and small steps that feel manageable. She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs rather than one fixed plan.

Marimar draws on methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, skills from dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness practices. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative work to help people reframe problems and find motivation to change. The emphasis is on skills people can use between sessions.

She aims to respect cultural background and personal strengths while addressing painful emotions like shame, guilt, or abandonment. If you prefer Spanish, sessions can be held in that language. To begin, follow the directory's process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How therapy methods translate to online work

Many of her methods are practical and translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and interpersonal skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Mindfulness Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment and can reduce rumination and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may combine techniques so the plan evolves as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. If you are considering remote work, confirm the available session formats before booking through the directory. Many people appreciate being able to meet from wherever is quieter or more convenient, and some sessions can be shorter check-ins when that better fits a day. Licensed professionals can adapt the work to your routine and help you practice skills between meetings.