Marianne Falk

Marianne Falk is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who takes a practical, person-first approach to therapy. She meets people where they are and treats each situation as unique. Sessions focus on partnership - the client is the expert on their life and Marianne brings experience and steady guidance.

She draws mainly from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addiction concerns. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping people talk through immediate problems and build better coping skills for daily life.

Marianne has nine years of experience working with adults in community mental health and in a behavioral health hospital setting. That work included both individual and group counseling and collaboration with psychiatrists when medication management was part of care. She has supported people coping with chronic mental illness, major life changes, and grief.

In sessions she helps people sort priorities, challenge unhelpful thinking, and practice new behaviors. She also helps parents and caregivers manage stress and communication problems without labeling or blaming.

Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Cincinnati. Marianne’s approach aims to make therapy straightforward and useful from the first visit.

How Client-Centered and CBT Work in Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and creating a supportive space. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns back, and helps people feel understood. This approach is useful for people who need a calm place to talk through life changes and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT uses simple, practical exercises to identify unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding. It often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with daily stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Marianne works collaboratively to decide what methods fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts her use of Client-Centered and CBT tools to match what a client wants to work on and how they respond to the work.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and what will best support your goals.