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Marlana PiersonLMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Clients report a lasting relationship

Nice to meet you

I am passionate about helping individuals better understand how their thoughts and emotions impact behavior to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I use an empathetic yet direct approach to help increase self-awareness to look inward at yourself, and relationships, and dive into the past to discover unwanted patterns with the goal of creating a life worth living. Additionally, I have experience supporting parents of teens who are struggling to balance child care, work responsibilities, and self-care. My approach is collaborative and flexible to meet your unique needs. I enjoy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), attachment theory, mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing to help identify and reframe negative thoughts, help gain insight into the origins of your thoughts and feelings, identify attachment styles, and explore unresolved trauma.

About Marlana

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Direct, Empowering

Focus areas

Anxiety, Depression, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Self-Harm

Experienced with

Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+

Years of Experience

9+

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My approach is collaborative and flexible to meet your unique needs.

License number

#126565

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BA - Psychology, Menlo College MA - Marriage and Family Therapy Trauma Studies Specialization, Pacific Oaks College

Interests

Fitness, crocheting, reading, and concerts.