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Online therapist

Marianne Falk

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

Credentials
LPCC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marianne

Marianne Falk is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who focuses on practical, person-centered support. She approaches therapy without judgment and works collaboratively with each client. Marianne draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to address stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, mood changes, and other life challenges.

Her style is direct but warm. Sessions aim to identify current problems and develop clear steps to feel better. Marianne values the client’s perspective and treats them as the expert on their life while offering tools and insights from her training.

Background and approach

Marianne trained in psychology and community counseling and has nine years of clinical experience. She has worked in community mental health and in an inpatient behavioral health hospital, providing individual and group counseling. That background gives her familiarity with a range of difficulties, from long-term mental health conditions to acute life transitions.

She has collaborated with psychiatrists when medication is part of care and supports clients who are adjusting to major changes. Marianne also offers online therapy options including video, phone, chat, and text messaging to meet different needs. Parents reading this should know she lists Family and parenting among her areas of focus.

She aims to offer a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk about parenting stress, family problems, or related concerns. If someone wants practical strategies paired with supportive listening, she uses those approaches to help move forward.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Marianne uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-first space where the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach focuses on understanding someone’s experience and offering empathic support so they feel heard and valued.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT provides concrete strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, stress, and unhelpful thinking patterns through real-life exercises and small behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Marianne reviews goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods to fit what works best. She balances listening with offering practical tools so the plan fits the client’s life and needs.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through different formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer a simpler option, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options give flexibility for busy schedules, parenting routines, and those who need therapy from home.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marianne address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, addiction, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She collaborates with clients and combines client-centered listening with practical CBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in community mental health and in an inpatient behavioral health hospital offering both individual and group counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, OH LPCC E. 0003058, and practices in Ohio.
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 for online therapy.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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