- CBT methods
- Solution focused
- Client centered
About Marian
Marian Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida with 21 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship problems, grief, trauma and related issues including social anxiety and phobia.
She listens carefully and helps people map out clear, step-by-step plans. Sessions focus on concrete goals and measurable progress rather than vague promises. Marian emphasizes practical strategies that clients can use between sessions to manage symptoms and respond differently to stressful situations.
Her background includes long experience supporting people after major life changes and traumatic events. She uses a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, and draws on client-centered principles to keep the work grounded in each person’s priorities. That blend is intended to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
In sessions she works toward clarifying values, identifying unhelpful patterns, and building new habits that align with what a person wants from life. She also addresses issues like sleep problems, anger, career stress, and substance concerns when they affect daily wellbeing. The aim is to move beyond coping and toward more consistent confidence and calm.
Marian describes her role as a collaborator and coach who helps clients notice progress and try new strategies. People who want focused, results-oriented work with clear objectives may find this approach helpful.
How Marian’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps clarify values and priorities so sessions stay relevant to real life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on finding small, practical steps that lead to visible progress and clearer short-term goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Marian will work with the client to choose which methods to use based on goals, needs, and what the client prefers. That collaboration helps keep each plan focused and adjustable as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when schedules demand it, or let someone meet with a therapist without traveling. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to practice the same concrete skills they would in person, like CBT exercises and solution-focused planning, so the work can remain practical and goal oriented even when conducted remotely.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marian help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, career stress, addictions, ADHD and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her style in sessions?
She listens and helps set clear, measurable goals. The focus is on practical strategies clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Marian has 21 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida; the listed licenses are FL LMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.