- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Mario
Mario Gonzalez is an AASW-accredited social worker with 22 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and offers practical, plain-language support for people carrying guilt or shame related to relationships, faith, or past actions.
His approach focuses on clear conversation and steady problem-solving. Sessions centre on talking through what happened, how it affects day-to-day life, and the next small steps someone can try. He pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that keep people stuck in guilt or repeating hurtful behaviours.
Mario draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, depression and complicated grief. He works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, blended family stress, chronic illness, and forgiveness. He also helps people who struggle with control, emptiness or difficult family dynamics.
With many years in practice, he adapts discussions to each person’s needs and pace. Conversations might include looking at how past relationships shaped current feelings, practising different ways to speak about needs, and making sense of painful memories. He uses straightforward language and offers models people can try between sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People interested in working together are asked to use the site’s matching and scheduling steps to choose a first appointment and note any immediate concerns.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online sessions
Mario uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One approach looks at how past relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand attachment and why guilt or shame repeats in relationships. Another approach targets trauma and its effects through structured methods that help make memories and reactions easier to manage in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mario collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their needs and goals. He explains options in simple terms and adjusts the plan as the person notices what helps and what does not. The process is practical and guided together.
If you prefer online sessions, please confirm the exact formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people join work from different locations or switch between longer and shorter sessions to suit their schedule.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he help with?
He works with guilt or shame connected to relationships, past abuse or trauma, grief, and life changes.
How does he approach feelings of guilt?
He uses plain conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify how guilt shows up and what small changes might reduce its hold.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Mario has 22 years of professional experience working with relationship issues, trauma, grief and depression.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is AASW-accredited and practices in Australia.
Can I work with him in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions can be offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site matching steps, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.