Mari DeRienzo, LPC

Mari DeRienzo is a licensed professional counselor with 39 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families in New Jersey. She specializes in working with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges, helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - she draws on decades of practice to tailor care to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Mari creates an open atmosphere where difficult topics can be discussed honestly and without fear of criticism. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while honoring each client’s pace and goals. Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Mari recognizes that first step as meaningful; she encourages people to reach out and start the process of change with support and empathy.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, accepting environment where the client’s own perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore emotions, improve self-understanding, and strengthen relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is often used to address stress, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by teaching tools to reframe thinking and try new behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people find their own motivation for change. It can be useful for addressing ambivalence around issues such as parenting practices, relationship changes, or other personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works together with each client to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care across distances and time zones, increasing accessibility while supporting ongoing therapeutic momentum.