- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- English and Spanish
About Mary
Mary Roldan Balboa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges like low self-esteem and ADHD. She also supports those facing grief, career uncertainty, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Mary speaks English and Spanish and brings 20 years of experience to her work.
Her approach centers on strengths and what people already do well. Sessions aim to build small, practical skills that make daily life easier. Mary uses clear, down-to-earth language and focuses on steps clients can try between meetings.
Mary has worked in hospitals, crisis centers, nursing homes, hospice settings, schools, and private practice. That variety of settings informs a flexible style that adapts to each person's situation. She is also a doctoral student in developmental psychology at Capella University.
Therapy with Mary often blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness exercises. Motivational interviewing and narrative work are also part of her toolbox when clients want to explore values, build motivation, or reframe difficult stories.
Conversations are practical and collaborative. Mary helps clients set meaningful goals, build routines, and try manageable changes. She uses tools drawn from research in positive psychology to strengthen resilience, gratitude, and a clearer sense of purpose.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and respected while they decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will talk with clients about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit their needs. That collaboration means the plan can change as progress is made or goals shift.
Please confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save time on travel, and allow check-ins from a familiar location. Some people prefer shorter phone check-ins when they need a quick update, while video sessions can let Mary and the client use worksheets or guided exercises together. The practical aim is to help therapy fit daily life so people can use what they learn between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Wisconsin
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary help with?
Mary supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, grief, career issues, and panic disorder and panic attacks, among other life challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on strengths and small steps clients can use between sessions to feel better and make progress.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience working in settings such as hospitals, crisis centers, nursing homes, hospice, schools, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with authorization in Texas and Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
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 working with Mary?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.