Mario Palacios, LMFT - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Mario Palacios

Mario Palacios

(he/him)

LMFT
27 years of experience
Virtual

I am a LMFT. I have been a therapist for over 25 years. I have had my practice since 2011. In that time, I have learned and have continued to learn what it takes to become a more effective therapist. During this time, I have treated many people with various issues/challenges that have resulted in positive outcomes. The most important impact for me is being able to see when my client has been able to make changes in their lives where they have improved themselves, found more clarity and continue to seek more improvement.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, I first ask the client what brought them to this point to seek therapy. I gather a comprehensive psychosocial background and history of symptoms ( onset and severity). I establish that this is a collaborative effort between myself and the client. I want to build a safe and trusting relationship with the client.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked with my clients over the past 25 years, I have been able to become a great listener/communicator. I become very attuned, empathetic and will validate what the client is going through. I may not know exactly what they are going through but I will do my best to understand what they are going through and what is the best course of action to help them improve themselves. I

About Mario Palacios

Specializes in

Self Esteem

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression is a type of psychotherapy that modifies thought patterns to change moods and behaviors

Daialectical Behavior (DBT)

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions. DBT has proven to be effective for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions

Grief Therapy

Grief counseling is a type of professional therapy designed to help you work through the various stages and range of emotions you may feel after a loss.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Solution-focused brief therapy can be helpful for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues and coping with changes in life.

Mario Palacios, LMFT