- Strengths-based
- Solution-focused
- Cognitive behavioral ideas
About Marsha
Marsha (Marcie) Eriksen Hanna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers calm, practical support for people facing family and parenting concerns and other life challenges. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to help people build on what already works in their lives. Her tone is warm and direct, so conversations tend to be clear and focused rather than vague or overly technical.
Marcie uses a strengths-based approach that highlights a person's resources. She also draws on solution-focused methods to set short-term goals and on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Together these approaches are used to address issues such as grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or parenting strain.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from San Diego State University and an Intergenerational Specialist certificate from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Social Work. She has worked for more than 20 years with adults and families in areas like caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and challenges related to aging and memory loss.
Marcie aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She listens closely and offers clear suggestions and exercises you can try between meetings. Her style is compassionate, respectful, and goal-oriented to help people make manageable changes.
People who choose her often want help navigating grief, improving self-esteem, handling life changes, or finding better ways to cope with stress and caregiver responsibilities. She invites curious, motivated people to start where they are and build from there.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Marcie works from strengths-based, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral ideas. A strengths-based approach looks for what already helps you cope and builds on those abilities. Solution-focused work sets small, practical goals to create quick forward movement. Cognitive behavioral ideas involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to shift mood and stress.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to goals, life context, and what feels most useful. The plan can change as work proceeds, with adjustments based on what is helping most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins between in-person visits. It can also let people try strategies at home and bring real-life situations into conversation, which helps turn insights into everyday changes.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and problems tied to aging or caregiving.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate, warm, genuine, direct, and respectful. She listens actively and works with clients to set clear, practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with individual adults and families in clinical settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.