- Person-centered approach
- Practical goal setting
- Experience with ADHD
About Mari
Mari DeRienzo is a licensed professional counselor with 39 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who worry about stress, anxiety, parenting, self esteem, grief, and relationship intimacy. She creates a straightforward space where people can say what they're feeling without judgment. Taking the first step can be hard, and she acknowledges that effort.
Mari aims to work with each person at their own pace. She listens and helps people sort what matters most right now. Sessions often look at habits, thoughts, and practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses clear questions and reflective listening to help people name patterns that get in the way of feeling steady.
Her approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes, and solution-focused work to identify small, actionable goals. Internal Family Systems ideas may be brought in to help people understand different parts of themselves.
Mari has handled many issues over her career including compassion fatigue, ADHD, addiction concerns, communication problems, and challenges tied to family of origin. She also supports people exploring intimacy, kink, and nontraditional sexual cultures. She practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English.
If you want to start, be prepared to share a bit about what brought you in and what you hope to change. The early meetings focus on listening, building trust, and choosing a path forward together.
Mari aims to work with each person at their own pace. She listens and helps people sort what matters most right now. Sessions often look at habits, thoughts, and practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses clear questions and reflective listening to help people name patterns that get in the way of feeling steady.
Her approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes, and solution-focused work to identify small, actionable goals. Internal Family Systems ideas may be brought in to help people understand different parts of themselves.
Mari has handled many issues over her career including compassion fatigue, ADHD, addiction concerns, communication problems, and challenges tied to family of origin. She also supports people exploring intimacy, kink, and nontraditional sexual cultures. She practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English.
If you want to start, be prepared to share a bit about what brought you in and what you hope to change. The early meetings focus on listening, building trust, and choosing a path forward together.