- 24 years experience
- English sessions
- New Jersey based
About Mara
Mara Dubois is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and the challenges that follow trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with self-esteem concerns, motivation, and identity questions related to LGBT issues.
Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they are feeling and thinking. She listens for practical patterns that get in the way of daily life and works with each person to try small changes that can make a difference. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match a client’s comfort level.
Mara has worked across many concerns, including mood disorders, addictions, intimacy-related struggles, body image, and relationship communication problems. She brings two decades of clinical experience to help people navigate life transitions like divorce, caregiving stress, or changes in work and family roles.
She emphasizes straightforward goals and clear steps, such as building coping strategies for panic and anxiety or practicing communication skills for difficult conversations. The tone in sessions is supportive and practical, focused on what can be tried between meetings.
Mara accepts people from different places and works with international clients who can connect in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Approaches that help with anxiety and stress online
Many people find relief from anxiety and panic by learning specific techniques that change how the mind and body respond. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral steps; this helps reduce panic symptoms and break cycles of avoidance. Skills-based coping strategies teach breathing, grounding, and short behavioral tools to manage sudden anxiety and maintain functioning during daily life.Trauma-informed care concentrates on safety and pacing. It helps people understand how past threats affect current reactions and builds tolerance for strong emotions without pushing too fast. The therapist works collaboratively to choose which methods to try, adjusting as needs, goals, and comfort change over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing meetings from different locations. Since session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits include simpler scheduling across time zones, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to work on skills between meetings in everyday environments. Licensed professionals can help tailor the approach so therapy fits with work, family, and personal routines.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic-related concerns, trauma and abuse, mood and motivation issues, and identity concerns related to LGBT matters.
What is the therapy style like?
The style is open and collaborative, with a focus on practical steps and brief skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and bases her practice there.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this provider?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling needs when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.