Marianne Matos , LPC

Marianne Matos is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with eight years of hands-on experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. She emphasizes a person-centered approach that centers each person’s goals and strengths while integrating evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and EMDR when clinically appropriate.

Her background includes focused work in crisis and trauma settings; for the past eight years she has counseled survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at a crisis center. Marianne has extensive experience with adults across the lifespan, including elderly clients, and she has worked closely with children and young adults in both professional and personal roles. Earlier roles included therapeutic support for children with learning disabilities and a long history as a dance teacher, experiences that inform her practical, relational style.

She holds a MS in Mental Health Counseling and a BS in Psychology, and she is recognized as a National Certified Counselor. Marianne is also an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning through PATH International - trained to incorporate horse-assisted activities into therapeutic and learning settings. She is committed to serving minority and underserved populations and supports clients with a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Marianne Matos

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. Marianne uses this approach to help clients explore attachment styles, improve relationship dynamics, and heal from wounds related to abandonment, intimacy, or disrupted bonds.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating a space where clients set the pace and goals for their work. This approach supports self-advocacy, self-esteem building, and personal growth by validating the client’s experience and fostering autonomy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Marianne employs CBT strategies to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping patterns by developing practical skills for problem solving, thought restructuring, and behavioral change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Marianne works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and engage in therapy in ways that suit individual routines and accessibility needs while working with licensed professionals and therapists.