Marianne Penichet, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Marianne

Marianne Penichet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 26 years of professional practice in Florida. She focuses on helping people facing relationship problems, trauma, depression, anxiety, and struggles with self-esteem. Marianne approaches care with respect for each person’s story and strengths.

She emphasizes small, practical steps that build toward better daily functioning. Her work often draws on straightforward methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Background and approach

These tools help people reframe unhelpful thoughts, find internal motivation, and set achievable goals. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than long lectures or dense theory. Marianne aims to create a calm, collaborative space where clients can talk through what matters most.

She listens for what’s getting in the way and helps identify clear next steps. People leave sessions with practical ideas to try between meetings. Her areas of focus include parenting, addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, ADHD, mood disorders, multicultural issues, and trauma-related problems among others.

She tailors methods to fit a person’s situation rather than using one fixed approach. Marianne works in Florida and conducts therapy in English. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

The format is chosen to match each client’s needs and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Marianne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that feed anxiety or low mood and try different responses. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and helps people test what works in daily life.

She also relies on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach is conversational and supports personal motivation rather than telling someone what to do.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Marianne will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then suggest approaches that match their needs. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy family schedule. Video calls let people meet face to face from home. Phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer more flexibility for shorter check-ins or when video is not convenient. These options help maintain continuity of care and make regular work toward goals more practical for everyday life.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Marianne address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, and addictions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on identifying problems, setting small goals, and trying steps that fit daily life.

What is her professional background?

Marianne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience working with diverse mental health and life concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW with license number FL LCSW SW19827 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats can sessions take place?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs handled?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 26 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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