- Strengths-based approach
- Practical coping skills
- Workplace and life balance
About Marianne
Marianne Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. She brings 28 years of experience and a steady, straightforward manner to sessions. Marianne centers her work on clients' strengths and resilience and aims to help people move through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and workplace issues.
She uses clear, direct communication and creates a relaxed, accepting atmosphere. Marianne draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills.
Her years of practice include supporting people after trauma, through big life changes, and during periods of grief or caregiver stress. Marianne pays attention to how beliefs and past experiences shape feelings and behavior. She encourages clients to find the inner strengths that have helped them get through hard times.
Marianne values authenticity and respect for differences, including gender identity and sexual orientation. She aims to help people improve communication, manage mood disorders, handle panic or social anxiety, and address intimacy or parenting concerns. Sessions focus on realistic steps and strategies that fit a person’s daily life.
To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. That process leads to scheduling based on the therapist’s availability and the client’s needs.
How Marianne’s Approaches Guide Online Work and Wellbeing
client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's lead and focuses on what matters most to them, helping set goals and pace that fit each life. This approach is useful when someone wants support that respects their values and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Marianne uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking, test new ideas, and practice small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for regulating emotions and handling conflict or intense moments. DBT-style skills can help with panic, anger, relationship clashes, and workplace stress by teaching clear strategies for coping and communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marianne will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust as progress is made, so therapy fits the individual's needs.
Session formats and scheduling details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a job, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these advantages to help people maintain consistency and apply skills between meetings.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and workplace issues, as well as grief, caregiver strain, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is friendly and direct. She focuses on building on clients' strengths and teaching practical skills from CBT and DBT when helpful.
What is her clinical background?
She has 28 years of experience working with people who have faced trauma, major life changes, and ongoing mood or stress challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.