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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Parenting guidance
- Teen and adult support
About Marlene
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 5 years of counseling experience. Marlene Hood focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. She uses a client-centered approach and works directly with individual adults and teenagers where noted in her original biography.
Marlene describes counseling as a calling. She opens sessions by listening to each person's story and helping them name what feels hard. Her client-centered method means she follows the client's lead while offering practical tools for coping. Sessions often include discussion of immediate problems and straightforward strategies to manage stress and strong emotions.
Her background includes nearly 20 years as a Texas and Louisiana certified school counselor. That experience covers ARD/IEP procedures, 504 plans, behavior intervention plans, crisis intervention, and risk assessment for suicidal thoughts. She brings that school-based experience into conversations about parenting and teen challenges when relevant.
Marlene emphasizes collaboration. She helps people build on their strengths and try small changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. For parents she offers guidance on managing common parenting strains and supporting teens through difficult transitions.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, she combines steady listening with steps to stabilize emotions and increase safety. She also offers marriage counseling and group therapy as noted in her original biography.
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How client-centered work translates to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and supporting the client's own goals. In practice this means the therapist follows what the client brings to a session, offers validating reflections, and helps identify practical next steps. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.Marlene also uses straightforward problem-focused conversation drawn from her school counseling background. That work includes clear guidance on handling parenting challenges, managing teen behavior concerns, and short-term strategies for calming strong emotions. These practical conversations aim to turn a difficult moment into a manageable step forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether client-centered listening, focused problem-solving, or a mix of both fits best. Goals, daily routine, and preferences guide that decision.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format and timing during the matching questionnaire and the first session to find what works for everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on listening and following the client's lead while offering practical coping tools.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years as an LPC and nearly 20 years as a Texas and Louisiana certified school counselor with experience in crisis intervention and educational plans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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