- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Marian
Marian Smith is a licensed counselor holding LMHC and LPC credentials with more than 21 years of experience. She practices in Florida and brings a calm, practical approach to people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, life changes, or parenting challenges. Marian listens closely and helps clients set clear, realistic goals for change.
Her style is direct but compassionate. Sessions focus on identifying what is most troubling and building step-by-step plans to address it.
Background and approach
Clients can expect concrete objectives and measurable progress rather than vague advice. Marian uses tools from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also draws on coaching skills to support personal development and life purpose work.
The aim is practical change that fits daily life. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, anger, and career strain. Additional focus areas include communication problems, family of origin issues, and compassion fatigue.
Marian emphasizes collaboration. She helps clients choose strategies that match their goals and values. Her approach is about building confidence, restoring calm, and creating lasting habits that support a healthier, more satisfying life.
What Marian works with
Everything Marian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marian helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Marian lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online care
Marian commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening deeply, reflecting your experience, and helping you find your own answers. This approach helps when you need validation and a steady, understanding space to sort things out.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, sleep issues, anger, and patterns that keep you stuck by teaching practical coping skills.
Solution-Focused Therapy appears in sessions as short-term, goal-directed work. It helps when you want focused, step-by-step changes and quick strategies to manage parenting stress, life transitions, or career decisions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marian will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together you can try a few methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and realistic.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good fit for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, flexible ways to process moments as they come. These formats give practical flexibility while keeping the focus on daily tools and progress.
Questions people ask about Marian
What kinds of concerns does Marian address?
Marian works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, career concerns, bipolar issues, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe Marian's therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear objectives, and uses focused strategies to create measurable progress.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida; the credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is pricing 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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