- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency focus
- Phone sessions only
About Marlo
Marlo Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career concerns, and life changes. She also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, parenting worries, compassion fatigue, and codependency. Marlo presents a calm, encouraging presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She aims to create a supportive space where clients can talk through what feels stuck. Sessions center on uncovering patterns that keep someone feeling overwhelmed, then testing small changes to thoughts and behaviors. The work combines listening with concrete goal-setting so progress is easier to track.
Marlo uses several approaches to guide the work, including client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing to build motivation, plus psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns. She also integrates solution-focused techniques to identify achievable next steps and keep momentum moving forward.
With eight years of clinical experience, Marlo draws on classroom learning and real-world practice to help people make steady changes. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from California State University, East Bay, and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Psychology from California State University, Hayward.
Marlo practices from California and offers sessions in English. She currently provides phone sessions only, and uses a subscription system that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic approaches explained for online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and supports them in naming goals and priorities. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to increase a person’s own drive to change by exploring ambivalence and identifying personal reasons for change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Marlo currently offers phone sessions only, so confirm session options before booking if you need a different format. Online-style work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is helpful. It can also let someone focus on conversation without needing to be on camera, which some people prefer.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marlo help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, codependency, self-esteem struggles, career decisions, grief, trauma, parenting stress, and related concerns.
What is her approach to therapy?
Her style blends listening with practical work. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and setting small, doable goals that move a person forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a clinician since completing her social work education and has practiced with a range of concerns over that time.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription system that can be canceled at any time; specific costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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