- Guilt and shame
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
About Mario
Mario Herrera is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
Herrera views each client as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most pressing. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
He often helps people untangle how past relationships and attachment patterns affect current interactions. That can mean looking at how communication habits keep problems stuck, or how shame and guilt shape choices and self‑worth. He supports people who want to understand these patterns and try different ways of responding.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, Herrera works at a pace set by the client. He helps with grounding, managing distressing memories, and rebuilding confidence to make new decisions. For anxiety and depression he focuses on small changes that reduce overwhelm and increase clarity.
Clients who come because of life purpose or isolation work on practical next steps. They explore values, simple routines, and ways to reconnect. The aim is to make problems feel more manageable and to open up options for moving forward.
How his approaches translate to online work
Mario Herrera uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes and clearer understanding. One common approach looks at attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current behavior; it helps people see why they react a certain way and try different responses. Another approach focuses on practical skills for anxiety and mood management, such as brief behavioral changes and grounding strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will review what is most important to the client and then test methods that fit the client’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made. Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time, which can make regular check-ins easier to maintain. Some formats may allow shorter catch-ups when a full session isn’t needed, and phone or lower-bandwidth options can be useful when video is difficult. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online arrangements before booking. Online work can make it simpler to try therapy without rearranging major parts of daily life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He treats guilt and shame as understandable reactions and looks at how they affect behavior and relationships. Sessions aim to identify triggers and practice different ways of responding.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of professional experience working with adult clients. His work includes support for anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and self-worth concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.