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- CBT and EFT
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Marva
LCSW in Connecticut with 15 years of clinical social work experience, Marva Beckford helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, and career change. She also addresses LGBT-related issues, anger, and coping with life transitions. Marva uses several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Marva describes herself as a hardworking, motivated clinician who brings direct, clear communication to sessions. She aims to help clients understand how they interact with the world and to work step by step through what feels difficult. Meetings are straightforward and focused on practical change as well as emotional processing.
Her practice has included substantial work with people managing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and self-esteem concerns. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets goals. She attends to both current problems and the patterns behind them.
During the COVID period, Marva has used video sessions and also offers phone and text contact when a client prefers those options. Much of her availability is during daytime hours, with some evening hours depending on client needs.
She emphasizes honest, nonjudgmental interaction and clear feedback. Clients can expect organized sessions with problem-solving and interpersonal skill work woven into treatment plans. The goal is practical progress alongside better self-understanding.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.
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How her therapeutic methods translate to remote sessions
Marva uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which works well for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to explore and name strong feelings and patterns in close relationships, helping people improve emotional connection and repair interactions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a short-term, goal-oriented conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation to change, often useful for addictions and behavior change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marva will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adjust methods as needed. Expect decisions about focus and techniques to come from a shared assessment of what feels most useful for the current problems.
Practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy day and using shorter check-ins when needed. Marva has provided video sessions and also used phone or text when clients preferred those options; confirm which formats are offered before booking. The therapist will work with clients to schedule times that match daytime or occasional evening needs and to set a plan for regular check-ins that fit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, relationship challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on problem solving, emotional processing, and clear communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in social work as a clinician and therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
She has conducted video sessions and also offers phone and text contact when preferred; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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