About Marcia
Marcia Pontoni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of experience. She focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and addiction. Marcia speaks English and aims to meet people where they are with respect and compassion.
She blends straightforward conversation with practical tools. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill-building, and short exercises to reduce worry and improve daily routines. Mindfulness practices are used to help calm intense feelings and increase present-moment awareness.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. Marcia also uses client-centered methods that let clients set the pace and focus of their work. Motivational interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change, helping them find their own reasons to move forward.
Her approach is adaptable. She works with the concerns you bring and tailors a plan based on your goals. Conversations are focused on practical steps you can take between sessions to feel more in control of everyday life.
Marcia prefers video and phone sessions but also offers live chat and text-based messaging. She recognizes the courage it takes to ask for help and aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can begin making changes.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It helps people feel heard and choose goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce worry and change behavior. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention exercises to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept away, which can lower reactivity and calm racing minds.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to set priorities and test practical strategies between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and shared exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text work well for short check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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