- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness tools
- CBT strategies
About Marcia
Marcia Pontoni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She offers calm, practical support for people facing relationship struggles, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Marcia aims to listen first and shape a plan that fits each person’s needs.
She blends straightforward counseling with practical tools. Marcia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. She weaves mindfulness practices into sessions to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness.
Her background includes decades of work helping people manage addiction, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with aging and geriatric issues, serious illness and end-of-life concerns, and codependency. Marcia adapts her approach for concerns such as communication problems, control issues, infidelity, and family of origin wounds.
Marcia describes therapy as a collaborative process. She will tailor conversations and steps to match a person’s goals and pace. Expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and mindfulness practices aimed at clearer thinking and steadier emotion.
Sessions are conducted in English and are scheduled around her availability in California. The therapist uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and will discuss scheduling and logistics when you begin the process.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental dialogue where the person’s priorities guide the work. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches simple tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns like codependency.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match goals and comfort level. Sessions may blend listening, practical exercises, and mindfulness so the plan fits daily life and progress can be tracked over time.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to getting to a session. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it simpler to fit appointments into a weekday, use shorter check-ins when needed, or choose a session style that suits energy level and bandwidth.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Marcia help with?
She supports people facing relationship concerns, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and related challenges such as codependency and anger.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.
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