- EMDR included
- Client-centered work
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Marylise
Marylise Zwarts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She practices in Florida and works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, stress and anxiety. She also helps with addiction concerns, LGBT issues, intimacy problems, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, career stress, depression and coping with life changes.
She describes a practical, action-oriented approach. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep a person stuck and on steps to change them. She uses conversational therapy, targeted interventions, and attention to past experiences that still influence daily behavior. Those who come with upsetting memories may be offered EMDR work when it fits their needs.
Her background includes clinical work in a range of settings, including nonprofit organizations, mental health institutions, residential substance abuse programs, and private practice. That variety informs how she adjusts techniques for different situations and levels of distress. She has provided counseling in both France and the United States.
Marylise combines client-centered methods with psychodynamic ideas and EMDR, along with elements of cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused work. In practice this means listening for how past relationships shape present choices, then trying concrete exercises to change unhelpful reactions. Sessions aim for measurable progress rather than vague goals.
She offers services in English and French and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, a reader is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It’s about following what matters to the person and making changes at a comfortable pace, which helps with relationship problems, low self-worth and general stress.EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. In plain terms it’s a method used to reduce the impact of disturbing memories and trauma symptoms by pairing focused attention with guided processing. It is often used for trauma, abuse, and distressing memories.
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape current reactions. It helps people notice patterns, such as repeating relationship choices or recurring anger, and then choose different responses.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels doable, then try methods that fit. That makes the process collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm the session formats before booking. The biography references online sessions, but details were not listed, so check which options are available. Online work can help fit therapy into busy lives - it can make scheduling simpler, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. Different approaches can be adapted to remote sessions, and licensed professionals can help decide what will work best given your goals and daily routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and action-focused, combining listening with concrete steps to change patterns and reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in multiple settings, including nonprofit agencies, residential programs, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography mentions online and face-to-face work; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.