Marianne Niles, LCP

Marianne Niles is a licensed therapist in Virginia with 31 years of clinical experience helping people navigate major life changes and emotional challenges. She holds an LCP credential, indicating state licensure to practice as a clinical therapist, and she applies that expertise to support individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the consequences of trauma and abuse.

Her work spans a wide range of concerns, from workplace stress and social isolation to communication problems and the search for life purpose. Marianne brings particular sensitivity to the needs of women, older adults, and those adjusting to family transitions such as adoption, blended families, divorce, or caregiving roles. She also addresses complex issues like chronic illness, co-morbidity, and eating or food-related struggles.

Marianne’s therapeutic approach emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and practical coping strategies. She partners with clients to process difficult emotions, strengthen interpersonal skills, and discover sources of resilience. Whether the goal is symptom relief, improved relationships, or support through a major life shift, Marianne provides steady, personalized care aimed at fostering meaningful, lasting progress.

Evidence-Based Methods and Flexible Online Care

Marianne uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes skills-based strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning - these techniques teach coping, stress management, and communication skills useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Another approach centers on gentle exploration and processing of difficult experiences - this work helps people understand patterns, process trauma or loss, and develop healthier ways of relating and coping.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Marianne works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the pace that feels most helpful, and she adapts techniques over time to match changing needs. Clients and therapist make decisions together about which strategies to try and how to apply them in everyday life.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this collaborative work. Video calls and phone sessions allow live, face-to-face interaction from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for check-ins, pacing, and between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care during life transitions.