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Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Addictions and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addictions focus
- Emotion regulation skills
About Marilyn
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma, and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
She focuses on concrete skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Marilyn uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries alternative ways of responding.
Her background includes long experience treating substance use and problems tied to addiction, codependency, and co-occurring mental health issues. She has worked across the Capital Region of New York and has helped people cope with grief, relationship conflicts, trauma, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, career strain, eating concerns, anger, and attention-related challenges.
Marilyn emphasizes practical steps such as behavior changes, emotion regulation skills, and clearer communication. She draws from several methods to match a person’s needs rather than using a single technique. Sessions typically include workable strategies, short skill practices, and planning for the week ahead.
To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Marilyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change thoughts and habits that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include tracking thoughts, trying short behavioral experiments, and practicing new responses that reduce anxiety or addictive urges.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and to clarify personal values to guide action. ACT can be useful for coping with chronic stress, bereavement, or life changes where acceptance and committed action are central.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will discuss what seems most helpful based on a person’s goals and preferences and will adapt techniques as needed. The process is collaborative - goals and methods are adjusted from session to session.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce time spent commuting, and let people use sessions from different locations when that helps manage their schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, depression, trauma, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using methods like CBT and ACT to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build emotion regulation tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a counselor in the Capital Region of New York and beyond.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are rates and payments handled?
Rates vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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