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Mary Roldan Balboa

Mary Roldan Balboa

Therapist · Wisconsin

Strength-focused counselor for life transitions

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career and purpose
  • Money and finances

About Mary

Mary Roldan Balboa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, ADHD, grief, and money and financial issues. She works in Wisconsin and speaks English and Spanish. Her approach is warm and practical and focused on what a person can do next.

She frames sessions around the person sitting in front of her. Conversations focus on strengths, small changes, and clear steps. Sessions often include concrete tools such as goal-setting, thought reframing, and mindfulness practices that can be used between meetings.

Mary brings about 20 years of experience across hospitals, a crisis center, nursing homes, hospice care, school settings, and private practice. That variety has shaped a flexible way of working that fits different life stages and stressors. She is currently pursuing doctoral study in developmental psychology.

Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Narrative and mindfulness methods are also part of her toolbox to help people change stories they tell themselves and calm their daily reactions.

Mary often helps people clarify values, set meaningful goals, and manage everyday pressures. She aims for sessions that feel collaborative, respectful, and steady. To get started, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

Online approaches that fit your life and goals

Mary uses client-centered work that focuses on the person's goals and strengths. This means listening closely, helping people name what matters, and shaping sessions around their priorities to make steady progress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and problem-solving around money and career issues.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to calm the mind and reduce reactivity. These techniques help with stress, panic symptoms, and building steady attention during busy days.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful.

Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss the preferred rhythm and format during the matching process so sessions can fit into daily life.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHDGrief
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, depression, ADHD, grief, and money and financial issues, along with related life challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical tools like goal-setting, cognitive techniques, and mindfulness exercises.

What is her professional background?

Mary has about 20 years of experience in hospitals, crisis centers, nursing homes, hospice, schools, and private practice, and she is currently a doctoral student in developmental psychology.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with LPC credentials in Texas and Wisconsin, and practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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