Meet Mariana Marquez Vega
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor, Founder & Therapist
Mariana Marquez Vega is a licensed clinical social worker supervisor (LCSW-S) with close to 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Combining her professional expertise with a deep passion for mental health advocacy, she leads Brighter Future for Children and Families PLLC, striving to create better futures for her clients and supporting them on their personal journeys.
Her practice is grounded in a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, with a particular focus on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach shown to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. Over the course of her career, Mariana has worked with children, teens, adults, and families, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client where they are.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mariana has extensive experience in diagnostic assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. She specializes in psycho-education, psychotherapy groups, and anger management, always ensuring that her clients are empowered with the tools they need for emotional well-being.
As a bilingual provider, Mariana offers therapy in both English and Spanish, ensuring clients can express themselves fully in the language that feels most natural to them. Her approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. She believes healing happens fastest when clients feel genuinely seen, respected, and understood.
With a Master of Social Work from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and a Certificate in Advanced Trauma, PTSD & Dissociation, Mariana is equipped to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. Her goal is to support clients not just in managing their mental health but in achieving long-term stability and growth.
Outside of her work, Mariana is a devoted mother of four, enjoys evening walks with her husband and their dog Porsha, and is passionate about teaching her children the values of self-love and education. Guided by strong ethics, including integrity, competence, and social justice, she is committed to fostering meaningful connections and continuing to learn and grow alongside her clients. Mariana and the team at Brighter Future for Children and Families are here to help you move toward a brighter future from wherever you are in Texas.
Meet Monica Rios
Licensed Clinical Social Worker , Therapist
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Monica is dedicated to supporting individuals through compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. With 6 years of experience in the field, she specializes in substance use anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics and anger management.
She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and holds a license in Texas. Her approach to therapy is rooted in treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Harm Reduction, Solution-Focused and Task Centered Approaches, which allows her to tailor treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
In addition to her clinical practice, she is committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest research and best practices in social work. She believe in fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their concerns, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change.
Outside of her practice, she is passionate about animals, music and travel. She looks forward to partnering with you on your journey towards healing and growth.