- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Mary
Mary Roldan Balboa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience based in Wisconsin. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and grief, and also supports people dealing with guilt and shame. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and draw on approaches that emphasize practical change and personal strengths.
Mary draws on years of work in hospitals, crisis centers, nursing homes, hospice, schools, and private practice. She focuses on what people already do well and builds from there. Conversations tend to center on clear goals, small actions, and strategies that can be used between sessions.
Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and narrative therapy to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. In practice this looks like setting short-term targets, trying concrete tools, and checking what helps.
Mary emphasizes practical supports for everyday struggles such as caregiving stress, midlife changes, financial worries, and isolation. She also addresses specific concerns like panic attacks, postpartum depression, and issues related to aging and geriatric care. Forgiveness, guilt, and shame are named areas she will talk through with clients.
She is currently a doctoral student at Capella University studying developmental psychology while continuing clinical work. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary uses client-centered therapy to listen first and help clients identify what matters to them; this approach supports setting clear goals and prioritizing concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) brings practical tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions to address anxiety, panic, or depression. Mindfulness therapy offers brief exercises for grounding and stress reduction that clients can use during the day to manage overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, and she adjusts plans as goals shift. That collaboration helps clients try different techniques and keep what works.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during work breaks, sessions without video when bandwidth is limited, or scheduling around caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use these practical adjustments to keep therapy manageable while focusing on skills for guilt, shame, anxiety, and everyday stressors.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Wisconsin
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, depression, ADHD, and grief, and also focuses on guilt and shame.
How does she work in sessions?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to set goals and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience across 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 licensure in Texas and Wisconsin and practices out of Wisconsin.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes, sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.