Marianne Penichet, LCSW

Marianne Penichet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship challenges, recover from trauma and abuse, build self-esteem and confidence, and address depression and motivation concerns. Marianne adopts a strengths-based perspective, honoring each person's expertise in their own life while offering guidance and therapeutic tools to move toward more fulfilling outcomes.

Her work emphasizes practical supports and collaborative goal-setting so clients can identify the changes they want and take steps to achieve them. Marianne encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and provides steady, compassionate support as clients confront difficult emotions, life transitions, and long-standing patterns. As an LCSW - a licensed mental health professional trained in assessment and psychotherapy - she integrates evidence-informed techniques to tailor care to each client's needs.

Marianne is experienced in addressing a broad range of concerns including anxiety, stress, addictive behaviors, family and parenting issues, grief, and intimacy-related difficulties. She strives to create a respectful, empathetic environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Practical Care

Marianne draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation - it is especially helpful for issues involving ambivalence, such as addictive behaviors or low motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marianne partners with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She uses these methods flexibly, adapting techniques and pacing so clients feel supported while progressing toward meaningful change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for Marianne's practice by increasing convenience and access. Clients can meet by video calls, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit sessions into busy schedules, address urgent concerns between appointments, and maintain continuity of care across life changes. This flexibility can make consistent, effective therapy more achievable for many people.