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Marlene Norwood, LMFT

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marlene

Marlene Norwood is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with two decades of professional experience. She draws on a breadth of clinical skills to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and challenges tied to self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Marlene views clients as experts in their own stories and emphasizes strengths and personal agency when working toward more satisfying, meaningful change. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with client-centered and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to individual needs.

She also brings experience addressing concerns around relationships, family dynamics, grief, eating and parenting issues, anger, and LGBT-related topics, as well as additional focuses like communication problems, isolation and loneliness, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Marlene aims to support and empower each person who seeks change, helping them take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Integrating practical approaches with online flexibility



Marlene often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is useful for managing anxiety, depressive symptoms, and motivation challenges. She also employs mindfulness therapy to help people increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support stress management and emotional regulation. Client-centered therapy is another core influence, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides goals and the therapeutic pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marlene works with each person to explore what methods feel most practical and meaningful, adapting techniques to match the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible and convenient. These options allow scheduling flexibility and the ability to continue consistent work from different locations, while still using the described therapeutic tools to address concerns like stress, anxiety, ADHD-related struggles, and life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marlene commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career and motivation, as well as ADHD and relationship and family matters.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
Sessions emphasize client strengths and collaboration, combining client-centered empathy with practical, solution-focused techniques to help people set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
The therapist has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals on emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California with license number CA LMFT 153108 and maintains practice in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients when scheduling permits.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English