Therapist profile
Mari DeRienzo, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00071500; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22297
- NPI1003515503
- Experience39 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and solution-focused
About Mari
Mari DeRienzo is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in New Jersey with 39 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, managing parenting challenges, or struggling with anger. Mari also supports clients facing grief, low self-esteem, ADHD, and work-related compassion fatigue.
Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and problem-solving rather than jargon. She uses evidence-based strategies to help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and try different behaviors to see what works. Mari draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her toolbox when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work. Internal Family Systems ideas help when there are inner conflicts that feel stuck.
Mari emphasizes collaborative work. She helps clients set realistic steps and checks progress along the way. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at practical change rather than long theory talks.
People come to her for a range of issues from anger and impulsivity to family-of-origin problems and addiction concerns. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule their first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can clarify their own thoughts and feelings. This approach helps when anger comes from confusing emotions or relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and practicing new responses. It is commonly used for anger, anxiety, and stress management.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on goals and practical needs. That might mean leaning more on CBT for behavior change, or using motivational techniques to build commitment to a different way of responding.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the exact options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats also reduce bandwidth needs or let people join without being on camera. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while the therapist and client test what works best.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does she work with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and related problems like impulsivity and communication issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on goals and clear steps. Techniques come from client-centered work and CBT to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Mari has 39 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including anger, parenting, and addiction-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Arizona and New Jersey, and she practices from New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.