Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Marlene works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marlene
Marlene Levine is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 30 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with anger, relationships, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and real.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they think and feel. Conversations are straightforward and practical. She encourages small, steady steps toward better coping and clearer communication.
Background and approach
Marlene uses approaches that center the client and also draw on cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she listens first, then helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of handling problems. Sessions often combine talking, practicing skills, and setting simple goals between meetings.
People who respond well to her style are often looking for down-to-earth guidance. She offers steady support rather than quick fixes. Many clients come wanting better anger control, stronger relationships, or relief from low mood.
Her background includes three decades of direct practice in clinical settings in Georgia. She holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and is also a CSW. Her experience gives her a wide view of common struggles and realistic strategies to try.
For those ready to begin, she supports a collaborative process that keeps goals practical. Sessions focus on what a person can do differently this week to feel a bit better and move toward longer-term change.
What Marlene works with
Everything Marlene lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marlene's practice.
Approaches Marlene lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful rapport. The therapist reflects what a person says and helps them find their own answers, which is useful when someone needs emotional support and clearer direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors. It often involves short exercises, tracking thoughts, and testing small changes to see what helps with anger, low mood, or relationship stress.
Choosing the right approach is a cooperative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video lets people read facial cues and practice conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support ongoing adjustments between meetings and make brief updates or skill practice easier to fit into a schedule. These options help maintain continuity of care for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Marlene
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental with practical, down-to-earth guidance. She focuses on listening first and then working on concrete steps.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Georgia.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.