Mario Palacios, LMFT

Mario Palacios is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and brings 25 years of experience to conversations about everyday struggles and longer-term challenges. Mario focuses on practical steps people can use to feel more in control of their lives.

He aims to build a respectful, trusting relationship first. Sessions typically start by talking about what matters most to the client and setting realistic, achievable goals. Mario encourages people to notice small changes and to practice new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.

Mario often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He helps people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and test new habits that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This approach can be useful for panic, obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, and mood problems.

In therapy he emphasizes empathy and collaboration. He works with motivated people who want clear steps and measurable progress. Mario also addresses issues like attachment, abandonment, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, and men's concerns.

His work supports those navigating family problems, divorce or separation, veteran-related issues, and LGBT concerns. He invites clients ready to invest in change to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that match their needs.

How CBT and online sessions can support daily habits

Mario often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different actions to see what works. CBT is practical and focused, and it often helps with anxiety, panic, obsessions, mood problems, and social fears.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. That means trying strategies together and checking what feels useful over time.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also can help people keep momentum between in-person visits and practice new habits in real-life settings. If you want to explore whether online sessions fit your routine, check the session options and schedule a first appointment to discuss what will work best.