CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

ML Portrait of Marlene Levine

Marlene Levine

Compassionate support with practical tools

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Marlene

Marlene Levine is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 30 years of professional experience guiding people through relationship struggles, anger concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a client-centered stance that prioritizes each person’s voice while integrating practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients recognize patterns and develop actionable coping strategies. Her practice emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where emotions and thoughts can be explored openly.

Marlene encourages clients to take the first steps toward change, offering steady support and empowerment as they work toward greater motivation, confidence, and emotional balance. She helps tailor interventions to individual needs, focusing on achievable goals and gradual progress toward a more satisfying life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to create healthier patterns of thinking and behavior; this approach is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and challenges like anger or low self-esteem. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens carefully and helps clients explore their feelings and goals at their own pace, supporting self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marlene collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so the work feels practical and personally relevant. The selection of strategies is guided by conversation and ongoing feedback rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations. These formats offer flexibility in timing and communication style, allowing clients to choose how they engage while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who specialize in these approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Marlene focuses on relationship issues, anger, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. These areas reflect her primary clinical interests developed across her career.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, creating a supportive environment while teaching practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
She brings 30 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice, which informs a steady and experienced approach to common life and emotional challenges.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LCSW CSW002054.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English to support people who live outside Georgia or the U.S.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English