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Marianne Penichet

Therapist · Florida

Marianne Penichet

LCSW

Practical, strengths-based social worker

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  • Strengths-focused care
  • Practical skill building
  • English sessions

About Marianne

Marianne Penichet is a Florida licensed clinical social worker with over 26 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and career questions. Marianne emphasizes the client’s strengths and supports steps toward a more satisfying life.

She approaches sessions as a collaboration where the client is the expert on their own story. Marianne listens for what’s working and what gets in the way, then helps set small, realistic goals. Conversations tend to be direct and practical, aimed at daily life changes rather than abstract theory.

Common topics she addresses include anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and issues related to intimacy. She also works with people coping with chronic illness, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related symptoms. Marianne brings experience helping people navigate multicultural concerns, adoption and foster care questions, and end-of-life or hospice-related needs.

Her methods draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create doable plans and build motivation. Sessions often focus on skills, problem-solving, and identifying smaller steps that lead to change. Marianne emphasizes compassion and steady progress over quick fixes.

People who prefer clear guidance and a strengths-based attitude may find her style a good fit. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Florida. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDependent personalityFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Marianne’s Approaches Work Online

Marianne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; CBT often suits anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change and build momentum one step at a time. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, practical changes that move someone toward their goals quickly.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Marianne will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest strategies to try. Sessions typically focus on setting clear goals, testing small changes, and reviewing progress together so the plan can be adjusted when needed.

The therapist’s biography does not specify which online session types she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during breaks or between other commitments. Different approaches can be useful in remote sessions too, and Marianne aims to help clients apply skills in their everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Marianne help with?

She supports people dealing with relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Other areas include anxiety, grief, addictions, parenting, career concerns, and ADHD-related struggles.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on strengths and small, achievable steps. She uses goal-oriented conversations to build motivation and everyday skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. That background includes work with trauma, mood disorders, and multicultural issues.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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