Profile / United States
Marlene Fannon, LISW
Ohio
Licensed social worker - Anxiety and mood
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Messaging and phone
About Marlene
Marlene Fannon is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and substance use issues. She also addresses gender dysphoria, caregiver stress, postpartum mood concerns, and other mood-related problems.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are tools she brings in when someone needs skills for managing strong emotions or building motivation.
Marlene commonly works with issues such as self-esteem struggles, social anxiety and phobia, bipolar mood symptoms, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, parenting stress, anger, and communication problems. Gender and LGBT concerns, including exploring gender dysphoria, are listed among her areas of focus.
She offers a range of session styles and has experience delivering care in person, online, by phone, and through chat or messaging. Sessions can combine different therapy methods when that suits a person’s goals. Marlene notes she tries to respond to messages within 24 hours and aims to be flexible with scheduling.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and choose a time for an initial session. Payment is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Marlene uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions often include clear, step-by-step practices and short homework tasks to try between meetings, which can work well in remote formats.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify goals. That approach supports people who need time to sort out what matters most to them before choosing practical steps.
Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build attention and calm strong emotions. Simple exercises for noticing breath, body sensations, or urges can be practiced during and between sessions to reduce reactivity.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree on a plan to try for a few sessions and adjust as needed.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking. The original biography indicates experience with video, telephone, and chat/messaging sessions, so ask which of these formats will be used. Remote sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can fit into a workday or caregiving routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction, and sleep problems among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of reacting. It is applied alongside other methods to practice new skills between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of experience working with people facing mental health and substance use challenges in various settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are used?
She has provided in-person, online, phone, and chat/messaging sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time; exact fees vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.