- Depression and mood support
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship patterns
About Marilyn
Marilyn brings 24 years of experience to sessions. She offers calm, direct guidance and works with clients on clear goals. Conversations cover what's happening now, skills to manage stress, and steps to rebuild stable routines.
Her methods draw from several well-known approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports living by personal values even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at patterns in relationships and how they affect current life.
Sessions often include collaborative planning and homework that fits into busy schedules. Marilyn aims to make progress feel tangible - for example, reducing overwhelm, improving sleep, or restoring daily structure. She also addresses family-of-origin issues, parenting strain, and work or career challenges.
Marilyn works with people dealing with trauma, abuse, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She integrates strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered therapy when helpful. Sessions are conducted in English and take place in California.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.