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- Stress management
- Anxiety support
- Life changes
About Marina
LCSW in California with 3 years of clinical experience, Marina Thomas helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Marina works in English and bases sessions on collaborative goal-setting.
Before becoming a clinician she spent seven years in child welfare, where she saw how trauma, racism, and social inequities affect family life. That work shaped why she chose to help individuals process difficult experiences and rebuild stability. She brings that background into conversations about what caused a problem and what can be done next.
In sessions she helps people identify root causes and make doable plans. Conversations lead to specific goals and step-by-step strategies for coping. She emphasizes problem-solving, communication skills, and restoring a sense of control over everyday life.
Marina describes her style as collaborative and client-centered. Clients take an active role in deciding priorities and pacing. She aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while avoiding judgment.
Her focus areas also include communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love. Practical work may include improving how someone talks about needs, practicing self-directed actions, and creating routines that support better mood and confidence. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
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How Marina’s approaches work in online sessions
Marina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make practical change. One approach focuses on identifying patterns that feed anxiety and low mood, then building small, manageable steps to interrupt those patterns and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills to reduce conflict and increase clarity in relationships and routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. Clients play an active role in setting objectives and in trying techniques between sessions to test what helps.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by reducing travel time and allowing shorter or more focused check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep therapy in regular routines like a lunch break or after work, making it simpler to practice new skills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach. Clients help set goals and steer the work in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has three years of clinical experience as an LCSW and seven prior years working in child welfare. That background informs her practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Sessions are offered from California-based practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.