- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Money and finances
About Mara
Mara Dubois is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also supports those navigating LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and changes that come with major life transitions.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can name their feelings and think through next steps. Sessions emphasize practical conversation and clear goals rather than jargon. Mara aims to help people feel more confident making choices that match their values.
Her work often addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and the strains that come with caregiving. She also helps with more specific areas such as body image, abandonment and attachment concerns, impulsivity, and coping with isolation or loneliness. Money and financial issues are listed among her focus areas when they relate to a person’s emotional life.
Over two decades of practice have given her experience with depression, bipolar mood challenges, addictions, eating concerns, and recovery after separation or divorce. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and tailors support to each person’s situation.
People who choose Mara can expect a calm, encouraging approach that balances practical steps with emotional understanding. She works collaboratively to set achievable goals and supports people as they try new ways of handling difficult situations.
Approaches that guide online work and practical support
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. That can look like learning simple tools to manage anxiety, breaking big problems into small steps, and practicing new ways of responding in real life. These approaches are well suited to stress, mood concerns, addiction recovery, and coping with life changes.Another common element is trauma-informed care, which emphasizes safety and pacing. This means sessions move at a person’s comfort level and include grounding and coping skills to use between appointments. That approach helps when past hurt affects current relationships or daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins or regular weekly meetings. Online work can support steady progress while letting therapy fit into day-to-day routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mara commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related issues. Other areas include self-esteem, addictions, parenting strains, intimacy-related matters, and money and financial issues when they affect emotional wellbeing.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on honest conversation, practical steps, and building confidence rather than clinical jargon.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and practices from that region.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.