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Lenita Marquez, LMHC
Washington
LMHC in Washington - anxiety and relationship work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Parenting support
About Lenita
Lenita Marquez is a Washington LMHC with nine years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, and related challenges.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Lenita draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered listening and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotions feel overwhelming.
Sessions focus on concrete steps and small behavior changes. Conversations include identifying patterns, trying new coping strategies, and tracking what works between visits. She helps people set short-term goals like reducing panic, managing anger, or improving communication skills.
Lenita pays attention to relational and attachment themes. She supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, abandonment, and communication or commitment problems. She also addresses body image, codependency, and substance use concerns.
Her work includes practical tools for life transitions and high-stress roles, such as compassion fatigue and coping after disasters. Clients who want concrete strategies and regular skill practice tend to find this approach useful. To begin, readers should follow the site flow to review online therapy options and schedule an initial visit.
How Lenita applies structured approaches online
Lenita commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to name and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves noticing patterns, trying alternative responses, and tracking what changes over time. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can clarify goals and preferences. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or strong interpersonal reactions need practical techniques to manage day to day life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lenita will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a few weeks, then adding DBT skills or focusing on relational patterns if needed.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography did not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, or avoid being on camera when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while helping clients practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and skills-focused, using clear steps to change thoughts and behaviors and to build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor in Washington.
What credential and location should I note?
She is an LMHC practicing in Washington state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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