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Marsha Oxamendi

Marsha Oxamendi

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 14+ years of experience

Empowering, practical help for anger and life stressors

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  • Compassionate presence
  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal focused work

About Marsha

Marsha Oxamendi is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, grief, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports those dealing with relationship troubles, addiction, low self-esteem, sleep problems, career transitions, and the fallout from trauma. Marsha writes short-term and longer-term goals with clients and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions.

Her style is respectful, compassionate, and non-threatening. She offers a calm presence and straightforward conversations so people can name what’s hard and try new ways of coping. Marsha aims to empower people to build skills and regain a sense of control over daily life.

Marsha has 14 years of experience working in varied settings. Her work has included mental health counseling in prisons, group anger management classes, support for dialysis patients, hospice care for veterans and their families, and counseling for pregnant and postpartum women. She holds a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and practices as an LCSW.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to match people’s needs. Techniques come from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and client-centered work. These methods are used to address symptoms, improve relationships, and change unhelpful patterns.

Marsha invites people to set clear, reachable steps and to practice them between visits. She works with each person to fit therapy to their life and goals. International clients may be served; confirm session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How her approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and shifting emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust them as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks or workday openings for sessions. Marsha aims to help clients use tools in daily life, whether sessions are remote or arranged another way, and to set practical steps between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW11952
NPI
1891223970

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marsha commonly address?

She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career changes, trauma, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is respectful, compassionate, and non-threatening. She focuses on practical steps and clear goals so clients can try new skills between sessions.

How many years has she practiced?

She brings 14 years of clinical experience, including work in prisons, group anger management, hospice care, and support for dialysis and perinatal clients.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for a given time and location.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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