Jessie is great, kind, thoughtful, prompt, and knows his stuff, he is very insightful and encouraging.
Jesse Marez, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Jesse is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Jesse. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California and Virginia
Recent reviews
I’ve been working with Jesse for a couple months now and he’s literally the best therapist I’ve had in years. I’ve worked with different therapists on and off but I’ve had the most progress with Jesse. I always feel valued, heard, and seen during our sessions. He made me believe how healing therapy is. My confidence has gone up more, I’m managing my anxiety better, I’m learning how to set better boundaries, and I’m working on healing my traumas. He goes above and beyond for his clients. I used to be very reluctant about opening up and sharing my thoughts even with a therapist but he’s been so patient and he really built that safe space for me to open up. I’ve been encouraging more friends and family to give therapy and BetterHelp a try because Jesse really made a huge difference in my life. This almost feels like I’m writing an ad for BetterHelp, but I’m just really grateful I’ve been matched with a therapist that caters to my needs the way my therapist does.
More about Jesse
- 26 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
Hello and welcome to BetterHelp! My name is Jesse Marez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, in 1995. I earned my Master's in Social Welfare degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1997 and have worked primarily in clinical settings as a social worker, therapist and a clinical supervisor. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. I draw upon my training and experience to ensure a safe and secure therapeutic space with room for creativity. For example, I like to pull in my knowledge of and passion for Jungian archetypes from Star Wars, Marvel, DC, anime and mythology. However, client-centered means we start with YOU and we begin with where you are and what you need and are asking for.
I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and adults facing a variety of behavioral and psychological challenges and issues. Because I have worked in a number of different settings such as a child therapy clinic, an adoptions agency, a psychiatric hospital and a prison, I have experience working across age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion and socioeconomic background. This provides me with the clinical and humanitarian touchstone for my practice. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT. Having over 8 years of clinical supervisory experience, I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and humanistic psychology. I feel the strongest part of my therapy is something my supervisor told me during my licensure supervision. He said, “Jesse, before your clients care what you have to say, they have to know that you care.” He went on to say that he believed that I have a unique ability to let my clients know I care. As you are looking for the right fit for your needs, I want you to know that I take that advice to heart and use it in every encounter with my clients.
SPECIALTIES
• Trauma
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety and Stress
• Family Dynamics and Relationships
Years of experience: 25
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Jesse Marez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629164991.
- LCSW · California · 21363 · Expires February 2025
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904015437 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Jesse Marez
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Jessie is great, kind, thoughtful, prompt, and knows his stuff, he is very insightful and encouraging.
I’ve been working with Jesse for a couple months now and he’s literally the best therapist I’ve had in years. I’ve worked with different therapists on and off but I’ve had the most progress with Jesse. I always feel valued, heard, and seen during our sessions. He made me believe how healing therapy is. My confidence has gone up more, I’m managing my anxiety better, I’m learning how to set better boundaries, and I’m working on healing my traumas. He goes above and beyond for his clients. I used to be very reluctant about opening up and sharing my thoughts even with a therapist but he’s been so patient and he really built that safe space for me to open up. I’ve been encouraging more friends and family to give therapy and BetterHelp a try because Jesse really made a huge difference in my life. This almost feels like I’m writing an ad for BetterHelp, but I’m just really grateful I’ve been matched with a therapist that caters to my needs the way my therapist does.
Jesse has been nothing short of incredible. He has managed to wipe away my previous bad experiences with bad therapists and actually help. He listens, is extremely knowledgeable, and provides great perspective. Jesse provides great life advice, both for things mental and not.
My counselor Jesse had been amazing.. I'm dealing with trauma related anxiety and depression and he has made this pain I'm going through easier to understand and is giving me tools to cope and heal. I am so greatful for him He listens and his style of communication and counseling help me feel more at ease .. it's much easier to open up and talk about really painful sensitive issues.
Jesse has been a wonderful counselor so far. I really feel seen and heard with the sessions I had with him. I've had other counselors/therapists before and in-person, however, I would say Jesse has made the most impact in regards to helping me find better coping mechanisms to help me with my anxiety. He responds quickly and conversations are very stimulating. I ended up having another family member sign up for BetterHelp because of this wonderful experience I had. Thank you, Jesse!
Frequently asked questions
Does Jesse Marez offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Jesse Marez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Jesse Marez speak?
Jesse Marez speaks English.
How many years of experience does Jesse Marez have?
Jesse Marez has 26 years of experience.
Where is Jesse Marez licensed to practice?
Jesse Marez is licensed to practice in California and Virginia.
Does Jesse Marez accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Jesse Marez does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Jesse Marez offer?
Jesse Marez offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Jesse Marez?
Jesse Marez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Jesse Marez?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.