Hi there, I'm Marlena!
Starting therapy can seem intimidating, but exploring options is already a big step. I'm gentle in nature, easy to talk to, and motivated to help you discover your best self. I specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem and body image concerns, life transitions, grief, and trauma.
My focus
I work with adults struggling with anxious thoughts, overthinking, and worst-case planning. I support those feeling sad, hopeless, or tearful. I help with grief, self-esteem, disordered eating, trauma, and life transitions like marriage, divorce, moving, college, blended families, or pregnancy.
My approach
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge negative and stuck beliefs. I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills to find balanced thinking and increase distress tolerance. In every session, I use Person Centered Therapy, focusing on your unique needs. I tailor my approach to what works best for you.
Expertise
Specialties
Treatment approaches
Focus populations
Therapy types
- Individual Therapy
Ages served
- Adults
Practice
Accepted insurance providers
- USC PPO / EPO Plan
- Aetna
- Allegiance
- Allied
- Anthem