Mary Baez, LMFT

Mary Baez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in a variety of settings, developing a broad understanding of human behavior and clinical practice, and continues to learn from the people she serves as part of an ongoing professional journey. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as a clinical supervisor for emerging therapists, supporting the next generation of practitioners.

Mary prioritizes the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship from the outset, listening with a nonjudgmental stance to create space for honest, soulful sharing. Her foundational orientation is person-centered therapy, which emphasizes unconditional positive regard and respect for each person’s experience. She employs an eclectic set of interventions - including trauma-focused methods and EMDR among other approaches - tailored to the unique needs and strengths of each client.

Working from a holistic and strength-based perspective, Mary helps clients explore their inner resources and clarify personal values so they can take meaningful steps toward living a life that reflects their truth. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and challenges related to life transitions and self-esteem.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Mary draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on empathic listening and respect for each person’s perspective, which can help with self-exploration, relationship difficulties, and rebuilding trust in oneself.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors interventions so the methods fit the person rather than forcing a single model on every case.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or other commitments, and allow licensed professionals to offer consistent therapeutic support across different settings.