- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
About Philippa
Philippa Mariner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of professional experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day.
She helps people who are coping with life changes, parenting stress, workplace difficulties, and concerns about intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, and substance-related problems. Philippa notes strengths clients already bring and uses those as a starting point.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, then helps map small changes to break those patterns. Conversations are geared toward usable skills rather than theory alone.
Philippa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That can include brief practical exercises, communication practice, and planning to manage intense feelings like anger or panic. She works at a practical pace that fits the client’s goals.
People often come to her wanting clearer boundaries, less reactivity, or better handling of workplace stress. She helps build routines and small behavioral changes that make everyday life easier. The emphasis is on steady, manageable progress.
Her practice is based in California and sessions are conducted in English. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Two evidence-based approaches Philippa uses are skill-building techniques and behavioral planning. Skill-building focuses on teaching concrete tools for managing strong emotions like anger and anxiety, such as moment-to-moment grounding and breathing exercises. Behavioral planning involves breaking larger goals into small steps and testing changes in everyday situations to reduce reactivity and improve routines.A second strand she uses is communication practice. This means practicing how to say what matters and set boundaries without escalating conflict. It helps with relationship strain, workplace tension, and intimacy-related issues by creating clearer ways to ask for needs and respond to others.
Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. Over a few sessions they check what helps and adjust the plan together.
Confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins on workdays or longer sessions when needed. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the initial questionnaire to match therapy to your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and related concerns such as grief, trauma, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills and small behavioral changes that clients can use in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since session formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.