- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Career and relationships
About Marianne
Marianne Williams is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, intimacy concerns, anger, career decisions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Marianne uses straightforward conversation and practical skills. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on their strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable tools rather than long lectures or jargon.
Her approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix lets her offer skills for emotion regulation, ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, and exercises to increase present-moment awareness.
Typical sessions include talking through current problems, trying short exercises in session, and setting small tasks to practice between meetings. She helps people break big issues into manageable steps and track progress over time.
Marianne also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, substance use, guilt and shame, and coping after separation or disaster. She offers a practical, goal-focused style aimed at helping people navigate early adult pressures like career choices, relationships, and feeling behind.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The work is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It teaches values-based actions so people can make choices that fit what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marianne works together with clients to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adapt as the work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Confirm specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when a full session feels too much and make it simpler to use skills practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and connected to everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses clear conversations, in-session exercises, and homework to build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Can non-US clients work with her?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.