- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Workplace issues
About Marian
Marian Robinson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington, D.C. and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues around self-esteem and life changes. Marian also focuses on caregiver stress, workplace problems, communication struggles, guilt and shame, forgiveness, women's issues, and questions about life purpose.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems repeating and developing practical ways to cope. Marian emphasizes clear communication skills and problem-solving strategies for workplace and relationship challenges.
Her work pays attention to how social and cultural factors influence emotional experience. She helps people name values and goals, and then breaks those into manageable steps. Conversations often include looking at unhelpful self-talk, easing guilt or shame, and practicing different ways of responding in stressed interactions.
Marian supports people who are adjusting to major life shifts - for example a career change, caregiving role, or changes in a significant relationship. She guides clients through thinking about purpose and what matters next, without promising a single right answer. Sessions aim to increase clarity about priorities and build realistic next steps.
People meet her to talk through specific problems and to develop skills they can use day to day. She asks practical questions, sets clear goals, and checks progress over time. To start, clients use the site's matching step and schedule a first session through the platform.
How evidence-based approaches guide remote sessions
Marian draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure work with clients. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors related to anxiety and depression; this involves learning small experiments and coping strategies to test new ways of thinking and acting. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and conflict management, helping people practice clearer requests, boundaries, and responses in workplace and relationship situations.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Marian collaborates with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something is not working for the client.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to meet at times that work around caregiving or work shifts and reduce the need to arrange transportation. Licensed professionals guide the choice of techniques and formats so sessions can focus on practical steps toward clearer priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, workplace issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, women's issues, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and build practical coping skills. Sessions often focus on communication, problem solving, and concrete steps toward clearer priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds DC LICSW and PA LCSW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats do her sessions use and how much do they cost?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.