- Client-centered care
- Practical CBT tools
- Calm listening style
About Marlene
Marlene Levine is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 30 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship challenges, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her approach is calm and respectful, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things.
She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and on practical steps they want to try. Marlene listens for strengths and builds on what already works in daily life.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes the person's own goals and pace. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools when helpful to notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. These methods are used together to match a person's needs and goals.
Marlene aims to support and encourage people as they make changes. She talks through practical ideas for managing anger, improving confidence, and coping with transitions. The goal is steady progress people can use outside of sessions.
People who prefer a straightforward, empathetic style may find her approach helpful. She emphasizes collaboration and respect while helping clients set realistic next steps toward a more satisfying life.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical ways to try new responses for problems like low mood or anger.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and reflection, more structured CBT exercises, or a mix of both as progress unfolds.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, avoid travel, and hold steady progress between in-person commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like Client-Centered conversation and CBT worksheets to work well in remote sessions, and the focus remains on practical steps people can use in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marlene work with?
She helps people with relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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