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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in New York . I am a graduate from Hunter School Of Social Work in New York City. I have counseled a variety of people within the past 20 years. I have worked with issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions , parenting issues as well as relationship conflicts. I have also assisted many people dealing with aging parents. As a Social Worker I not only counsel to empower individuals but I connect people to systems and resources to provide ongoing support.
My counseling style combines active listening along with interactive compassion and empathy. I like to access an individuals strengths and then form goals that we agree on from there. I use cognitive behavioral therapy as well as a psycho -analytical approach. I have done Christian based therapy also. My focus is a holistic approach to empower the individual for long term success.
It is not easy making change but when we realize that we are "all work in progress" it sometimes makes it a little easier to seek help to assist us in being the best we can be!
I look forward to connecting with you.
Professional experience
22yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsGriefDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Mara continues to do a great job helping me identify and address the root issues.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Mara for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Mara has been very supportive in helping me deal with many challenges in my life. She has helped me see several issues affecting me from a more effective positive perspective.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Mara for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mara is a true blessing. She has helped me tremendously!
Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Mara has been a great support and mentor for me. She exactly knew what I needed at what time. She never rushed our therapy sessions. She usually takes a logical break from our sessions rather than ending the call at exactly end time.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Mara is the Best therapist I have ever worked for. Better Health is lucky to have her. She is so knowledgable, kind and fun to be with. She exudes empathy. Thank you Mara.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Mara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and parenting issues
Mara has changed my life. She's gifted in so many ways...her superpower is connecting the dots for you while consistently having an empathetic ear. She's invaluable and I'm blessed to have found her! I'm no longer just surviving....I'm on my path to thriving!!
Written on Jun 11, 2022 after therapy with Mara for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder
Mara is an amazing therapist. She is warm and caring, and extremely helpful. She even goes beyond the allotted time of sessions to make sure she is leaving me in a good state and that I am set until our next session. She provides a number of ways to help, including aromatherapy, anger management, anxiety relief, etc. I recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Mara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am always so impressed by the things Mara remembers! Even the smallest details from many sessions ago she brings up and it makes me feel like she really listens and is so prepared for our time together. This says to me that she not only values my time, cares about my progress but also the investment I’m making. Lastly, the way she reframes my situation and the ideas she has stay with me and I use them regularly.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Mara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Mara is the sweetest and most understanding person, she listens, reiterates what you have said so you know she is listening, and offers great advice.
Written on May 18, 2021 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks
Mara is a great person to talk to. She has helped me develop mechanisms to cope with my stress and anxiety and, most importantly, she’s a great listener. After a couple of sessions with her, I was back in a good place emotionally.
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Mara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mara is caring. She listens to your concerns and is truly dedicated in helping her clients.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Mara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Mara is a very good listener and has a great memory/recall. She’s warm and helpful.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Mara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mara has been helping me for about 3-4 months now. I have been through many therapists, and this is the first time I liked my therapist enough to stick with the same person for this long. I have come to trust her, and this is the first time that I feel I found a therapist that is right for me and I feel blessed to have met her. She has great energy.
Written on Aug 06, 2020 after therapy with Mara for 3 months
I've been working with Mara for a little while now and we just had our last session. I gotta say, I'm kinda sad because I'm gonna miss her! I can't imagine having been paired with anyone better. Mara is so kind and willing to help, and she even taught me some things to cope with my anxiety that I will continue to do.
Written on Jul 03, 2020 after therapy with Mara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
This was my first time doing counseling and I couldn’t imagine a better fit than with Mara. She was so attentive and caring. She helped open my eyes to new perspectives after just one session and has given me great tools to move forward with.
Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Mara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Mara Chile’s is an excellent counselor. I would recommend her to anyone who needs someone with expertise and a kind understanding way about them. She offers great help and strategies both verbally and written. She is helping me with my increased anxiety. Mara Chile’s offers great advice and techniques. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 04, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Mara was very attentive and personable. I could tell that she was really listening to my concerns and she helped me understand some of my life longing needs and how they have been revealed in my past and current relationships.
Written on Nov 26, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Mara has been a life changer for me. I’ve been struggling with grief and my own anxieties and fears. She is so compassionate and has been so wonderful
Written on May 10, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks
Mara has an amazing ability to understand and pinpoint the cause of my struggles. She is wise, patient and empathetic in guiding me towards healing. I’m so grateful that I met Mara.
Written on Apr 08, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 1 month
Mara is amazing. I feel like she understands exactly what I am going through and empathizes with me. She has helped me see things from and different angle. She is always prompt and even shares more even when our session is done. She truly cares. So happy she was selected as my counselor.
Written on Feb 28, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks
Mara is very warm and friendly. She really takes the time to listen and assess your issues to give you some positive and useful feedback.
Written on Feb 04, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
Mara is wonderful counselor. She’s professional and truly cares. Her active listening skills facilitate the process of helping us find the solutions within ourselves. BetterHelp is lucky to have her as a counselor.
Written on Jan 24, 2019 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Mara is very personable and caring. We have just started our sessions and I think there is a a lot to unfold but I also feel that Mara will help me through all that I need to get through.
Written on Dec 19, 2018 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks
I think Mara is such a good counselor. Listens, helps and makes me understand myself so much better.
Written on Dec 15, 2018 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
She's awesome! Couldn't ask for a better person. She's wise and caring.
Written on Dec 14, 2018 after therapy with Mara for 2 weeks
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