- Relationship focus
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver support
About Marlene
Over four decades Marlene has worked with many people coping with big transitions. She helps those dealing with abandonment, divorce, infidelity, and midlife crises. She also supports people managing illness, chronic pain, caregiving stress, cancer, and issues that arise around hospice and end-of-life counseling. Sessions address practical concerns such as communication, boundaries, and day-to-day coping.
Marlene takes a collaborative approach in sessions. She listens first, then works with each person to set doable goals. Expectations and next steps are kept clear so progress feels real and manageable.
Her work also pays attention to emotional burdens like guilt, shame, isolation, and forgiveness. She helps people untangle those feelings and consider small changes that ease daily life. The emphasis is on realistic strategies you can try between sessions.
If you are facing loss, life transitions, or ongoing stress, Marlene helps you find steady ways forward. To begin, follow the site's sign-up flow and schedule a first meeting once matched.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many clients find practical, evidence-based techniques helpful when facing grief, relationship strain, or major life changes. One common approach focuses on improving communication and problem solving in relationships by teaching concrete skills for setting boundaries and expressing needs. This helps when intimacy, infidelity, or family conflict are causing daily distress.Another approach emphasizes coping strategies for loss and chronic stress by identifying small, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm. This kind of work targets feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation and supports people through caregiving, illness, or hospice and end-of-life concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps find what actually feels useful rather than prescribing a single path.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people appreciate that remote work lets them focus on coping skills in the context of their everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marlene commonly address?
She helps people with relationship and family issues, grief and loss, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, listening first and then setting clear, doable goals with each person.
What is her background and experience?
She has 40 years of professional experience working with clients on relationship, family, and grief-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.