- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Grief
About Marlene
Marlene Fannon is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with two decades of clinical experience. She offers straightforward, empathetic support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, grief, and related challenges. Her manner is practical and respectful, and she aims to help clients make steps that fit their life.
She began with a bachelor's degree in psychology and completed a Master of Social Work.
Background and approach
Over twenty years she has provided care in person, by phone, through video, and via chat or messaging. That range means she is comfortable using different session formats to match a client's needs. Marlene uses a mix of approaches that includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
She explains methods in plain language and works with people who want a clear plan as well as those wanting space to tell their story. In sessions she focuses on skills you can practice between meetings, coping strategies for acute stress, and ways to shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, gender dysphoria, postpartum concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder. Marlene works in English and sees people located in Ohio. She offers flexible scheduling and multiple online formats so parents and busy adults can fit therapy into their days.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.
What Marlene works with
Everything Marlene lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marlene helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Marlene lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online therapy and practical support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what you say, and helps you identify your own strengths and goals. This approach can help when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. It breaks problems into small steps and teaches skills you can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood swings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about goals and preferences and may combine methods to match your needs. You and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when writing helps you express things. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, attend around parenting responsibilities, or keep regular contact between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Marlene
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Marlene supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and related issues such as postpartum mood changes and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She combines a warm, person-focused approach with practical tools. Sessions often include skill practice, goal setting, and space to tell your story.
What is her clinical background?
She has twenty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups, both in person and online, and has experience with mental health and substance abuse concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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