Marianne Penichet, LCSW

Marianne Penichet is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 26 years of practice. She supports people who are struggling with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Marianne encourages clients to use their own strengths as they work toward change. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to provide steady support through that beginning work.

Her approach is straightforward and goal oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people need help finding or strengthening internal motivation. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to build small, practical steps that move a person toward clearer goals.

Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client. Marianne listens for patterns that cause pain and then tests workable strategies together. She helps people try out new skills between visits and checks what is or isn’t helping.

Her background includes long experience across a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and ADHD. Marianne also addresses trauma-related issues like sexual assault and post-traumatic stress. She brings steady, pragmatic support for people navigating major life changes.

Marianne works in English and practices in Florida. She emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps so people leave sessions with a plan they can use.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Marianne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into workable parts. She also uses Motivational Interviewing, which helps people clarify what they really want and build internal motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marianne will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan together as needed.

The therapist biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or medical care while continuing regular sessions.