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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Phone sessions
About Marlo
LCSW in California with eight years of clinical practice, Marlo Lewis focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, grief, trauma and related issues. She works with people who are facing life changes, caregiving and end-of-life concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and problems around intimacy and communication.
Marlo uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. She asks about what matters to each person and helps set clear, manageable goals. Conversations aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to try new ways of thinking and acting.
Sessions begin with listening and figuring out priorities. Marlo works step by step to address immediate problems while also looking at deeper patterns that influence emotions and relationships. She helps people untangle issues like codependency, control struggles, guilt, shame, and grief so practical changes can follow.
Her approach includes short-term problem solving alongside longer work on past experiences that still affect daily life. She uses motivational interviewing to build readiness for change and client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's needs. Solution-focused techniques are used when quick, concrete steps are helpful.
Marlo holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, East Bay and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Psychology from California State University, Hayward. She offers phone sessions; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, complete the site questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. In remote sessions this means the therapist centers the conversation on what the client says matters and adapts pacing to the person’s needs. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify reasons for change and build small steps forward. Over the phone the therapist can use this approach to talk through choices, identify barriers, and plan concrete next actions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the situation. That collaborative process can include short-term solution-focused steps or deeper conversations about past experiences when needed.
The biography notes phone sessions are offered, so confirm whether other formats are available before booking. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for a shorter check-in on busy days. Therapists often adjust session length, timing, and focus to suit everyday schedules and practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus related areas like codependency and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical practice working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography states she is currently offering phone sessions only; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.