About Marlene
Marlene Levine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has practiced in Georgia for 30 years. She helps people facing low mood, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Marlene focuses on everyday problems like relationship strain and coping with life changes.
She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Marlene listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and steps forward.
How Marlene works
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she centers the person’s own perspective while also helping them spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort level.
Marlene prioritizes small, doable changes that build confidence and improve daily life. She supports people as they try out new ways of coping and notice what works. Over time those small shifts are meant to add up to better mood and more satisfying relationships.
People who prefer practical tools alongside respectful listening often find this style helpful. Marlene encourages taking one step at a time and celebrates progress along the way.
Marlene lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Marlene works with
The areas below are the ones Marlene selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective. The therapist offers empathy, listens closely, and follows the client’s lead to help clarify feelings and goals. This approach is useful for people who need a supportive space to talk through relationship concerns or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns of thinking that worsen mood or anger. It pairs those insights with practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is often used for depression, low self-esteem, and managing anger.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, and then tailor the mix of listening and skills work accordingly. This collaboration helps create a plan that fits each person’s needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility with several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video is not possible, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, accommodate different comfort levels with technology, and use lower-bandwidth formats when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in any of these formats.
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