- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Emotion skills
About Marlene
Marlene Smith is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in West Virginia with three years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Marlene offers straightforward sessions aimed at helping people talk through what feels overwhelming right now.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking, attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships shape feelings, and client-centered work that keeps the conversation focused on what the person says matters most. Sessions are conversational and practical rather than full of jargon.
Marlene also addresses a variety of related issues such as adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, body image, cancer-related stress, communication problems, and coping after disaster. She notes work around attachment issues, commitment and fatherhood concerns, and complex mood or dissociative-related challenges when they come up in therapy.
Her aim is to help people build skills they can use between sessions. That might include behavioral experiments, emotion regulation strategies, or clearer ways to express needs in relationships. She helps set small, concrete steps so progress can feel manageable.
People meet her approach in plain language and with attention to everyday life demands. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and the best fit for their needs.
How Marlene’s approaches translate to online work
Many of Marlene’s methods aim to clarify feelings and build skills that people can use between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be practiced as short home exercises. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationship patterns affect emotional responses and supports learning different ways to connect. Emotionally-Focused ideas help name and move through strong feelings so communication becomes clearer.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marlene will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals and daily life. She will check in and adjust the plan as needs change so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy day. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life examples to talk about. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support consistent progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, aging issues, body image, cancer-related stress, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is conversational and practical. Sessions mix client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, and emotionally-focused ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as an LPC in West Virginia. That experience is used to help people with common and complex concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you sign up.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.