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Maria ("Mali") Jimenez

Maria ("Mali") Jimenez, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate clinician focused on practical change

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Attachment work
  • Mindfulness skills

About Maria

Maria "Mali" Jimenez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles. She speaks English and Spanish and works from Colorado. Mali aims to create a calm, direct space where people can name what feels off and start making small, practical changes.

She combines several approaches in her work. Mali uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She brings attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses mindfulness and somatic methods so people can notice what their body is telling them in moments of overwhelm.

Mali describes her style as compassionate but clear. She challenges people gently where growth is needed while offering steady support. Sessions tend to focus on real-life problems like sleep, eating, parenting stress, work strain, and intimacy difficulties.

Her background includes work in nonprofit and hospital settings, plus private practice experience. She holds the credential LCSW, and also lists CSW and LICSW with Colorado and Washington DC licensure noted in her profile. She has seven years of clinical experience.

People who choose Mali can expect a collaborative process. She lets clients lead the pace while offering structure and tools. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Mali’s approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns in close connections. Mali uses this approach to help people recognize old attachment wounds and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and building practical coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness techniques so people can notice thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without reacting immediately.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Mali will collaborate with each person to see which combination of methods fits best. She helps clients set goals, tries different tools together, and adjusts strategies based on what works for the individual.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose a quieter environment or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, attachment-based, and mindfulness techniques to remote sessions so people keep progressing toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mali commonly address?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, and related concerns like sleep and eating problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Mali works in a compassionate but straightforward way, offering support while gently challenging patterns that hold people back.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience across nonprofit, hospital, and private practice settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She lists LCSW, CSW, and LICSW and practices from Colorado, with Washington DC licensure also noted.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before scheduling.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

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

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