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Online therapist

Marsha Oxamendi

Supportive LCSW for stress and family concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marsha

Marsha Oxamendi is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and family concerns. She addresses intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Marsha offers a calm, respectful approach meant to help people feel heard and capable of small, steady changes.

Her style is compassionate and non-threatening. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotional understanding rather than labels. She centers the person’s goals and works with them at a pace that feels manageable.

Background and approach

Marsha brings 14 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. Her background includes supporting people through trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, commitment and control issues, and life changes like divorce or caregiving strain. She has also supported people facing chronic illness, substance concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.

She trained at Florida State University, earning a Master of Social Work, and holds a Florida LCSW. Her work history includes counseling in settings such as correctional facilities, group anger management, dialysis units, hospice support for veterans and their families, and perinatal mental health.

In sessions she uses practical methods drawn from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. The focus is on clear skills, honest conversation, and small changes that make daily life easier.

Therapeutic approaches useful for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, which is often helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marsha will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She uses that conversation to pick or combine methods so sessions fit the person’s needs rather than forcing a single model.

The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Remote work can make shorter check-ins easier and let someone join from quieter surroundings or during a break at work. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are available.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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 problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related struggles like sleep problems and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful, compassionate, and non-threatening, with an emphasis on practical steps and listening to what matters most to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in varied settings, including hospice, correctional facilities, and perinatal support.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds a Florida LCSW and completed a Master of Social Work at Florida State University; she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are arranged.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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