Marlene Smith, LPC
Therapist in West Virginia
Marlene Smith is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression.
- License 2873 · West Virginia Expires June 2026
- NPI 1437998689 · national registry
- Experience and languages 3+ years in practice English
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About Marlene
Marlene Smith is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She keeps conversations straightforward and practical so people can feel heard and start making small changes. Marlene welcomes questions and aims to make the first steps less overwhelming for anyone considering therapy.
She uses a mix of methods to match a person’s needs. That can include the Gottman Method ideas for improving communication and connection, attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape feelings, and client-centered conversations that follow what the person brings.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are also available when skills for regulating mood and behavior are helpful. Marlene’s practice addresses common life stressors as well as specific concerns like adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric topics, body image, and coping with major life changes.
She also supports people facing separation, communication breakdowns, commitment questions, and issues that come after crisis or trauma. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps. A typical session might include naming priorities, practicing a new way to talk about a problem, and working on simple coping skills to use between meetings.
Marlene aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can try things out and notice what works. She holds an LPC credential and practices in West Virginia. Conversations are offered in English and include several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Credentials
- LPC (West Virginia)
- License 2873 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1437998689 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marlene names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Marlene names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Many clients find the Gottman Method ideas useful for learning clearer communication and reducing repeated arguments, focusing on practical habits that change daily interactions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current feelings and closeness, which can help when trust or emotional distance is a concern. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows their pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That conversation guides whether the focus will be building skills, exploring relationship patterns, or simply providing steady support during a life change.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this practice. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when deeper connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter audio check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging give flexible, shorter-touch options for sharing updates, practicing skills between sessions, or checking in when time is tight. These formats make it easier to fit ongoing work into everyday life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging issues, body image, and coping with major life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, combining conversation with concrete skills. She uses approaches like CBT and DBT tools alongside client-centered listening to address problems directly.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed counselor. That experience includes supporting people through common and complex life stressors.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in West Virginia. That LPC designation is used to indicate professional licensure in counseling.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on the need.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The intake steps help match goals and preferences before the first session.
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