About Marilyn
Marilyn Garcia connects best with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or big life transitions. She speaks plainly and offers steady, practical support for those who want clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. Marilyn is licensed clinical social worker Marilyn Garcia, LICSW, LISW, and has seven years of professional experience in helping clients move forward.
She focuses on worries about work, self-esteem, and the changes that can come with new life chapters.
How Marilyn works
She also helps people facing panic attacks, social anxiety, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are shaped to the person in front of her, not a one-size-fits-all program. Her approach blends client-centered care with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused ideas.
That means she listens first, then helps set short-term goals and practical steps to try between sessions. When trauma is part of the picture, she uses trauma-focused methods to help process difficult experiences at a safe pace. Marilyn aims to treat people with respect and compassion while tailoring conversations to each person’s needs.
She works with adults navigating workplace strain, young adult concerns, and women's issues among other life stresses. Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented while remaining warm and responsive. People who want clear strategies and collaborative planning may find her approach useful.
Marilyn practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. If someone prefers a focused, practical path through anxiety or career stress, she offers structured support to get there.
Marilyn lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Marilyn works with
The areas below are the ones Marilyn selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
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Training and background
| Registers | LICSW, LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online work
Marilyn uses client-centered therapy to first build understanding and trust. This approach focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, which helps set priorities and shape what to work on together.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT provides concrete skills to manage anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, and workplace stress through practical exercises and short-term goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. Marilyn will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for fuller conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between longer sessions and to keep momentum on short items. These formats offer flexibility and make it easier to keep regular contact while working toward clear goals.
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