Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marian
Marian Smith is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida with more than 21 years of experience. She holds the LMHC credential and the LPC credential and combines counseling with personal development coaching. Marian listens closely and helps people set clear, achievable goals for change.
She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, anger, sleep problems, and life transitions. She also supports people coping with ADHD, addictions, bipolar concerns, and career uncertainty.
Background and approach
Marian commonly helps with relationship and family issues and with finding a clearer sense of purpose. Marian works in a straightforward, practical way. She and a client map out specific objectives and track progress over time.
Sessions often include problem-solving steps, skill practice, and short-term plans to reduce immediate distress while building long-term skills. Her background includes two decades of direct clinical work across a wide range of concerns. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside coaching techniques to help people shift patterns that feel stuck.
Marian emphasizes respect, compassion, and sensitivity in sessions. People who choose Marian are usually ready to take concrete steps and try new strategies. She helps clients turn obstacles into manageable tasks, build confidence, and reconnect with their values.
If someone is ready to change, she offers steady support and practical tools to move forward.
What Marian works with
Everything Marian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marian's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Marian lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Marian’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and mood. It is useful for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and low mood.Marian uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, small goals and notice progress quickly. That method suits people who want short-term plans and measurable steps. Choosing which approach to use is a team effort - the therapist will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what is working and what feels right.
Online therapy offers flexibility that fits busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a longer conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, or travel.
Questions people ask about Marian
What concerns does Marian commonly help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, anger, grief, sleep problems, and life transitions. Other areas include ADHD, addictions, bipolar concerns, relationship and family issues, and career questions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear objectives, skill practice, and short-term plans to reduce distress while building longer-term habits.
How much experience does she have?
Marian has 21 years of clinical and coaching experience working with a wide variety of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Florida and as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Virginia, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Marian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.