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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- LGBT and gender dysphoria
About Marlene
LISW in Ohio with 20 years of clinical experience, Marlene Fannon helps people managing mood and behavior concerns. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and issues related to gender and LGBT identity. Her practice also addresses relationship and family stress, parenting strain, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.
Marlene holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ohio University. She has spent two decades providing care for people living with mental health and substance use challenges in a range of settings. Her background includes individual counseling, couples work, and group formats.
Her approach combines several evidence-based methods. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person’s priorities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Mindfulness Therapy to build moment-to-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing supports changes in behavior and Narrative Therapy helps people reframe life stories.
Marlene offers flexibility in how sessions are arranged and will discuss format preferences with each person. She will explain options and can combine methods when helpful. Response time for messages is usually within 24 hours, though occasionally it may take a little longer.
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How Marlene uses common approaches in remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and asks the therapist to follow those goals. In practice this looks like the therapist listening, reflecting what she hears, and helping the person set the agenda for sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to change patterns that keep difficulties going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice present-moment experience without judgment and can reduce reactivity and rumination.Deciding which approach to use is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals, preferences, and what methods seem most useful. She can combine elements from different models so the work fits the issues you bring.
The biography lists multiple formats as possible, but current session options should be confirmed before booking. Practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, using shorter check-ins when time is limited, and choosing formats that match comfort with video or audio. The therapist will review format and scheduling details during the matching and booking steps so sessions align with daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marlene commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and related mood issues.
What methods does she use in sessions?
The approach includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. These can be used alone or combined based on preference.
How much experience does this clinician have?
She has 20 years of experience working with people facing mental health and substance use concerns in individual, couples, and group contexts.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.