- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose work
- CBT and attachment
About Marilyn
Marilyn DeLuera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 14 years of experience. She helps people facing life changes, grief, trauma and questions about purpose. Many clients seek support for anxiety, depression, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, and managing stress or anger.
Marilyn uses a person-centered way of working. Sessions focus on what matters to the client now. She listens, reflects, and helps people name options. Conversations may revisit the past to make sense of present patterns, or focus on steps forward to cope with day-to-day demands.
Her practice combines attachment-based ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative approaches. That means attention to important relationships, examining how thoughts affect behavior, and looking at personal stories people tell about themselves. Motivational Interviewing and solution-oriented thinking are also part of the mix when people want practical change.
People come with a range of concerns including ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Marilyn also supports those wrestling with life purpose and coping with aging or caregiving roles.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. The therapist aims to help clients identify small, manageable steps and test new ways of handling problems. She works with adults in English and accepts international clients, practicing from Florida as an LCSW.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at important relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to map relational patterns and practice different responses in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Narrative Therapy involves naming the story someone tells about themselves and testing alternative, more helpful narratives.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with clients to choose which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can shift as goals change or as new challenges appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people value online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and choose a quieter slot that works with work or caregiving schedules. Phone sessions may be useful when less bandwidth is needed, while video allows for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions align with practical needs and day-to-day life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a person-centered style that listens first and then helps identify options. Therapies like narrative work and CBT are used to clarify stories people tell themselves and test practical steps forward.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a clinician and many more years of informal caregiving roles that inform her work.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with the credential shown as FL LCSW.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm time zone and scheduling details when arranging sessions.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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