Marlo Lewis, LCSW

Marlo Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a thoughtful, strengths-based approach to psychotherapy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Psychology from California State University, Hayward in 2002 and completed a Master of Social Work at California State University, East Bay in 2008, training that informs her practical and compassionate work with individuals facing a range of life challenges.

Marlo creates a supportive space where people work together to increase emotional wellbeing and day-to-day satisfaction. She emphasizes the courage it takes to make change and partners with clients to identify obstacles, explore underlying issues, and develop healthier thought patterns and behaviors. Her practice focuses on setting clear personal goals, adjusting plans as needed, and building practical steps to reach those goals.

Marlo’s passion lies in helping clients uncover the sources of negative feelings and replace them with strategies that promote resilience and growth. She often frames the therapeutic process as planting and nurturing a seed of hope, guiding each person through gradual, sustainable change. Marlo is currently offering phone sessions only.

Approaches for Online Work and Flexible Care

Marlo draws from client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s own perspective and values to build self-awareness and emotional resilience. This approach helps when people need space to explore identity, self-esteem, or relationship dynamics. Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to help clients clarify goals and find their own reasons for change; it can be effective for addressing ambivalence around life decisions, career shifts, or patterns that cause distress. Psychodynamic therapy offers a longer view of recurring emotional patterns by exploring past experiences and relational themes that shape current feelings and behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marlo works with each person to identify which methods match their goals, preferences, and pace, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy stays aligned with what the client needs.

Online therapy expands access and flexibility for many people. While Marlo currently offers phone sessions, therapists in general use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, comfort levels, and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy life while working toward meaningful change.