- Compassionate counselling
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical goal setting
About Mario
Mario Gonzalez is an AASW counsellor with 22 years of experience who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma and depression. He works in both English and Spanish and aims to make conversations direct and respectful. He writes treatment plans to suit each person's situation and focuses on practical steps rather than jargon.
Mario focuses on everyday concerns like coping with life changes, managing feelings after loss, and navigating difficult relationships. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment challenges, communication problems and codependency. Sessions are framed around what a person wants to change and what feels achievable in daily life.
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. He listens first, then helps identify small, realistic goals. From there he and the client map out ways to practise new responses and habits between sessions. Mario emphasises compassion and practical problem solving over labels or lengthy theory.
People often come with repeated patterns that feel stuck. Mario helps them notice those patterns, try different responses and work through the feelings underneath. He pays attention to how past experiences shape present behaviour and supports steps toward healthier connection and stronger self-direction.
If someone wants bilingual support or prefers Spanish, he can hold sessions in Spanish. Booking starts by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and arranging a time that suits the client.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Mario uses evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and developing new coping skills. One common approach helps people identify repeated relationship or emotional patterns and practise different responses; this is useful for codependency, communication problems and attachment issues. Another approach focuses on grief and loss, helping people make space for difficult feelings while finding small, manageable steps to rebuild routine and meaning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods collaboratively, adjusting based on the client's goals and what feels most helpful. That means the plan can change as progress is made or new issues come up.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people find phone or video easier for a brief check-in or midweek session, while others prefer longer discussions when they can set aside more time. Because the source biography does not specify exact session formats, confirm current session options before booking to ensure they suit your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mario commonly help with?
He works with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens, helps set small goals and uses straightforward conversation to try new ways of handling problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with people across the listed concerns and focus areas.
What credentials and location are listed for Mario?
He is listed as AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mario?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.