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

Compassionate LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Mindfulness and somatic work
  • Bilingual English and Spanish

About Maria ("Mali") Jimenez

Maria "Mali" Jimenez, LCSW, CSW, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado with seven years of experience supporting people through life transitions and difficult challenges. She holds clinical social work licensure in both Colorado and Washington, D.C., and brings practical experience from nonprofit organizations, hospital settings, and private practice to her therapeutic work.

Her approach blends compassionate presence with clinical precision, inviting clients to face growth edges while offering steady support. Mali weaves mindfulness-based somatic techniques into sessions to help clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. She pairs cognitive behavioral strategies with psychodynamic exploration, attending to family system patterns and early attachment wounds as part of transforming unhelpful beliefs and behaviors.

Mali’s clinical toolbox includes trauma-focused and somatic therapies, Internal Family Systems, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed modalities suited to issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, and grief. She works in both English and Spanish and emphasizes a collaborative, client-led process that supports measurable progress toward personal goals. Her credentials - LCSW, CSW, LICSW - indicate clinical social work licensure and training in mental health treatment.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria ("Mali") Jimenez have?

Maria ("Mali") Jimenez has seven years of experience.

Is Maria ("Mali") Jimenez a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW, CSW, LICSW. License details are CO LCSW CSW.09927358 and DC LICSW LC50081711.

In which languages does Maria ("Mali") Jimenez provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Maria ("Mali") Jimenez located?

She is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Maria ("Mali") Jimenez as my therapist?

You can work with Maria ("Mali") Jimenez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria ("Mali") Jimenez work with international clients?

Yes, Maria ("Mali") Jimenez works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria ("Mali") Jimenez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

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