Maria ("Mali") Jimenez, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Maria (Mali) Jimenez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and addictions. She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help clients untangle patterns that cause pain. Sessions emphasize practical steps and self-awareness so people can take small, steady steps forward.

With seven years of clinical experience, Mali blends talk therapy with body-focused awareness. She draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.

Her style is warm and direct. She supports people to notice physical sensations, thoughts, and reactions, then practices new skills in session. Mali also brings psychodynamic ideas into the work to understand how family history and early experiences influence present behavior.

Therapy often includes mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. Sessions focus on building coping skills for sleep, eating, anger, and compulsive behaviors tied to addiction or impulsivity. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Mali works in English and Spanish and holds LCSW, CSW, and LICSW credentials in the jurisdictions listed. She accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How her approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shaped current reactions and connection patterns. It helps people understand why they repeat certain relationship habits and offers ways to try new, healthier interactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, and compulsive actions tied to addiction. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice thoughts and body sensations without getting swept away. This can help with stress, sleep problems, and strong urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they review what feels useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and letting people join from different locations when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can also blend mindfulness exercises, CBT skill practice, and reflective conversation in remote sessions to support steady change.