- Empathic listening
- Skill building
- Trauma informed
About Marian
Marian Howard is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. She brings 20 years of clinical experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Marian focuses on listening carefully and building a warm, accepting space where people feel heard.
Her practice centers on Client-Centered Therapy, with additional use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as helpful tools. Marian helps people untangle patterns of shame, control, and isolation. She also supports those coping with trauma, panic symptoms, addiction, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
Sessions often emphasize practical skills and steady emotional support. Marian works with clients to improve communication, set boundaries, and build self-compassion. She offers straightforward strategies for managing stress, anger, and parenting strain while addressing deeper sources of pain like abandonment and caregiver stress.
Marian draws on two decades of experience to tailor sessions to each person. She uses clear explanations and simple skill-building so people can apply what they learn between meetings. Her aim is to help clients find greater stability and more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.
People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Marian helps clients set realistic goals, track progress, and adapt strategies as needs change. She encourages steady, achievable steps toward healthier coping and stronger self-respect.
How Marian’s Approaches Work for Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and building a trusting relationship so people can explore what matters most to them. It helps with depression, grief, relationship struggles, and building self-compassion.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for overwhelming anger, emotional dysregulation, and self-management challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marian will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and daily life. She tailors sessions, adjusts techniques over time, and helps clients track what improves.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. Many people find that skills practice and symptom tracking translate well to remote sessions when the approach matches their needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marian commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as panic, shame, and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her primary approach is Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing listening and collaboration, with CBT and DBT techniques used to teach concrete skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Marian has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marian?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.