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Marianne Abadir

Calm, practical support for change

LMHC Florida

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Marianne

Marianne Abadir is a licensed mental health counselor who uses a blend of evidence-based techniques to help clients manage stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, anger, career challenges, and depression.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience in Florida, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness-informed and client-centered practices to guide people toward clearer thinking and more effective coping. Marianne emphasizes compassionate listening and collaborative goal-setting as central parts of her work.

She also addresses related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, communication difficulties, dependent personality traits, substance use challenges, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. Her practice includes support for life purpose exploration, workplace struggles, panic symptoms, seasonal mood changes, and personal growth topics like forgiveness and self-love.

Marianne frames therapy as a courageous step and offers steady support while clients experiment with new perspectives and behaviors. The tone of her approach is nonjudgmental and pragmatic, focused on practical strategies as well as personal meaning.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Marianne commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be taught through structured exercises and between-session practice. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and present-moment awareness, helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and adjusts methods as therapy progresses so that strategies align with what each person finds most useful and sustainable.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from Florida-based licensed professionals without rearranging major commitments, and they allow for a range of therapeutic activities from skills coaching to reflective conversation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, career difficulties, and depression, along with related issues like attachment problems, codependency, communication struggles, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to combine practical skills with empathic support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience providing mental health services in Florida and has worked across a range of mood, behavioral, and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH23782 and practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English