Marie Fors, LMFT

Marie Fors is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with more than 10 years of clinical experience. As an LMFT she is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families to address the relational patterns and personal challenges that affect daily life. Her work includes focused experience with eating and food-related issues, Autism, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, career and workplace difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety, relationship and family dynamics, parenting, depression, and coaching, with additional attention to forgiveness and other personal growth topics.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, compassionate, and interactive. She often uses a solution-focused framework but adapts the conversation and treatment plan to the unique needs of each person, blending practical strategies with collaborative goal-setting. Marie emphasizes empowerment and support, helping clients take the difficult first steps toward change and a more fulfilling life. She welcomes those who are ready to begin the process of growth and looks forward to working with individuals and families seeking meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marie draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own goals and values guide the work; this approach helps when someone needs empathy, validation, and a space to explore personal priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be especially useful for addressing anxiety, stress, eating-related concerns, and mood challenges. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs when clients are weighing change or feeling ambivalent - it focuses on building internal motivation and practical steps toward goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Marie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a tailored plan that feels right for the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose a format that matches comfort and communication style.