- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused goals
About Marlene
Marlene Norwood is a California LMFT with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Marlene also helps people who are managing anger, career concerns, ADHD, relationship and family matters, and issues related to grief and parenting.
She approaches work with a clear respect for each person's perspective. Marlene treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels or long lectures.
Marlene uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness to reduce overwhelm and improve daily coping. She brings motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when people want concrete goals and quick strategies. These methods are used together to help people notice patterns and try different responses to stress and anger.
In a session she listens for what matters most and then suggests small changes to test out between meetings. Expect conversations about how thoughts, habits, and routines affect moods and relationships. Exercises may include short mindfulness practices, behavioral experiments, and goal-setting tailored to what the person wants to change.
She accepts clients who speak English and works with international clients as well. Practical concerns like scheduling, cost, and the first steps are handled through an initial matching questionnaire and an online booking process. Prospective clients are asked to complete the short form before scheduling a first session.
How Marlene Uses Therapy Methods Online
Marlene integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in a practical way. Client-centered therapy means listening closely to the person's concerns and using their goals to guide sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce stress, anger, and anxiety.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice moments of tension and choose different responses. Mindfulness practices are short exercises that support clearer thinking and steadier reactions. Together these approaches support people who want concrete changes and better day-to-day coping.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Marlene will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That process includes trying techniques in-session and adjusting based on what actually helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools over video or phone, and Marlene will help match the format to the client's needs and daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
Marlene works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting, and related matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening and combines CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to create practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by completing the matching questionnaire, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.