- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- CBT and mindfulness
About Maricsa
Maricsa Evans is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and big life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
In sessions she uses clear, practical approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. She also uses solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and trauma-informed methods when past events are affecting daily life. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with concrete steps to try between meetings.
Her style centers on respectful, sensitive dialogue. She helps people sort priorities, test new behaviors, and rebuild confidence after setbacks. That can look like practicing thought records, brief mindfulness exercises, role-playing a difficult conversation, or planning a manageable routine to reduce overwhelm.
Maricsa asks about what matters now and what has been getting in the way. She helps people weigh options, clarify values, and identify small experiments that might point the way forward. For those wondering about life purpose after a change, she supports practical exploration rather than quick fixes.
Sessions follow a shared plan created with each person. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Maricsa commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and ground attention during difficult moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. She will talk with the client about current problems, goals, and what methods feel manageable. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on practical skills between meetings. Licensed professionals generally use video for role-play and visible cues, or audio for shorter check-ins; discuss which option suits your schedule and comfort when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including questions about life purpose and motivation.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
She uses practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to set small goals and test changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.