- Family conflict support
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma-informed care
About Marlene
Marlene Carver is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, family conflict, addiction concerns, and trauma. She speaks directly and kindly, and aims to make the first steps of reaching out feel manageable for worried parents and adults.
Marlene frames conversations around each person's needs. She listens with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Together she and a client shape a simple plan for what to work on and how to try new strategies between sessions.
Her background includes five years of counseling experience in Alabama. During that time she has supported people dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, depression, and difficult life transitions. She also has experience addressing intimacy-related issues, infidelity, and the impacts of sexual assault and self-harm.
In sessions she uses approaches that focus on the person's goals and present concerns. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to help notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Marlene also uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to build on strengths and create small, practical steps forward. She tailors the pace and tools to each person's situation, so work in therapy stays realistic and relevant to everyday life.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on understanding your priorities and building a plan that fits your life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces concrete exercises to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time so the work stays practical and aligned with changing needs.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use written exercises and between-session tools to practice new skills in daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marlene help with?
She helps people with addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She works in a direct, compassionate way that follows the client's priorities and focuses on practical steps. Sessions often blend client-centered listening with techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counseling experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The profile lists Marlene as an LPC, licensed in Alabama, and practicing there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.