Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Marilyn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marilyn
Marilyn DeLuera is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger and related concerns like anxiety, stress, depression, and grief. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, mood disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. Marilyn talks with clients in a calm, nonjudgmental way and focuses on practical steps they can use day to day.
She centers sessions on the person in front of her and listens first.
Background and approach
That means sessions begin by hearing what matters most to the client. From there she helps name patterns, set small goals, and practice tools that fit each person’s life. Marilyn draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and safety.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thinking, and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Narrative Therapy is used to reframe difficult stories and find new meaning. Her style is warm and straightforward.
Sessions focus on clear, achievable strategies for coping with anger, improving communication, and handling stress. She also addresses issues like abandonment, codependency, domestic violence, and caregiver strain when they come up. Marilyn has 14 years of professional experience as an LCSW in Florida and brings life experience as a daughter, parent, and grandparent.
She works with people who want practical skills and a supportive listener while they make changes in their lives.
What Marilyn works with
Everything Marilyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marilyn's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Marilyn lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. Marilyn uses it to help people recognize patterns in close relationships and to build more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of sessions and emphasizes listening and respect. This approach supports people who need a calm, accepting space to name goals and try new behaviors.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and works well for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns by teaching specific skills to use between sessions. Marilyn blends these approaches to match each person's needs and goals, using what helps most in their life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That means trying strategies, reviewing what works, and changing course when needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when a visual conversation helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break in a busy day. Live chat or text messages are useful for quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to use therapy around work, caregiving, and travel.
Questions people ask about Marilyn
What concerns does Marilyn help with?
She supports people facing anger, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, ADHD, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and warm, with straightforward discussion and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW license in Florida and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.