Therapist profile
Marianne Smith, LPC
LPC in Arizona - family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Marianne
Marianne Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 28 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strains, grief, mood issues, and other life changes. She also lists LGBT issues, intimacy concerns, and caregiver stress among her focus areas.
Marianne uses straightforward, down-to-earth conversation in sessions. She listens to what feels most urgent and then helps people try practical steps that address those problems. Sessions often include examining patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing skills to manage intense emotions and improve communication.
Her background includes many years working with people who have faced trauma, loss, or major life transitions. That experience shaped a style that combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Marianne pays attention to how experiences and beliefs shape how someone thinks and acts today.
In sessions she is direct but respectful. She encourages honesty and clear communication about what is and is not working. Her approach tends to focus on realistic goals - for example reducing panic, addressing conflict at home, or building steadier mood routines.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and Marianne does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. It helps adults feel heard and clarifies personal goals by following the person's lead and reflecting what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood shifts, and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills. It can be useful for strong emotions, panic, and improving how someone communicates under stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking using the site's options. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for online use so people can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
She helps people handle parenting strain, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to change thinking patterns and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 28 years of experience working with trauma, grief, mood disorders, and major life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Arizona.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the site.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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