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MD, LCSW-C

Marvelyn Fowler, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience37 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Marvelyn

Marvelyn Fowler is an experienced clinician who blends practical, evidence-based methods with a strengths-oriented outlook.

Background and approach

With 37 years in the field and credentials as an MD and LCSW-C, she draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness-informed practices to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship challenges, and ADHD. Her approach is direct yet compassionate, focusing on clear assessment and the development of tangible tools clients can use between sessions.

She values collaboration and sees clients as active partners in their own care. Marvelyn emphasizes honest, respectful dialogue to identify goals and tailor interventions such as solution-focused techniques or trauma-informed work when appropriate.

Her long career has included extensive work with individuals, couples, and families, and she brings that breadth of experience to each therapeutic relationship. She gently challenges and encourages progress while centering clients' resilience and capacity for change.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change them; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related coping, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy helps clients develop present-moment awareness and self-regulation through simple attention and breathing practices, which can reduce reactivity and support emotional balance after trauma or during life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and the specifics of their situation, and then tailors a plan that may combine CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, or trauma-informed methods as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so methods can be adjusted over time to fit what actually helps.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, handle logistical constraints, and access support from home. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and session structure for each format to keep therapy practical and usable in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marvelyn commonly address?
Her practice includes work on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, self esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD among other issues.
What is Marvelyn's general therapeutic style?
She uses a direct but respectful style that emphasizes collaboration, practical tools, and a strengths-based focus to help clients meet their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marvelyn brings 37 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples across a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials with license number MD LCSW-C 05364 and is based in Maryland.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

37+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Marvelyn can help with

Marvelyn Fowler works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Marvelyn works with individuals, families, and couples.

How Marvelyn approaches therapy

Marvelyn's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Marvelyn is an MD practicing in Maryland.