About Marlene
Marlene Fannon is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with two decades of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, substance concerns, and trouble with self-esteem. Marlene offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University.
Background and approach
Over twenty years she has worked with individuals, couples, and groups in many settings and formats. Her practice focuses on practical, real-world strategies clients can use between sessions. Marlene draws on several straightforward approaches to counseling.
She uses client-centered methods to build on a person’s strengths and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice and manage stress in the moment.
Sessions also may include motivational interviewing to support change and narrative therapy to reframe difficult experiences. She often combines these methods to match a person’s goals and situation. Marlene invites input about which approaches feel right and explains options in plain language.
The work is collaborative and aimed at small, manageable steps. She offers flexible scheduling and tries to reply to messages within 24 hours. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules a session according to availability.
How Marlene Uses Talk, Skills, and Mindfulness Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and strengths. It means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps set goals that matter to the client. This approach supports people who feel stuck or unsure where to begin.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It includes practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, mood problems, and stress management.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices for noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up by them. These skills can reduce reactivity to stress and improve sleep and focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marlene collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She explains options in clear terms and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, manage follow-up between sessions, and keep momentum on change.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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