Marianne Falk , LPCC

Marianne Falk is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who brings a collaborative, nonjudgmental style to adult therapy. With nine years of clinical experience, she emphasizes meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to each person's unique needs. Marianne views therapy as a team effort - the client is regarded as the expert on their life while she contributes clinical experience and practical tools.

Her training includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Cincinnati. Over her career she has worked with adults in community mental health settings, provided individual and group counseling in an inpatient behavioral health hospital, and delivered therapy online. She has frequently worked alongside psychiatrists when medication management has been appropriate.

Marianne draws from multiple therapeutic methods, integrating elements of Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Client-Centered techniques, and dialectic behavioral strategies to address a wide range of concerns. She has supported people facing chronic mental illness as well as those navigating life transitions, stress, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and addiction-related challenges. Her manner is warm, respectful, and focused on the client’s goals.

Integrating Client-Centered and CBT in Online Care

Marianne Falk uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide online therapy in approachable, practical ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, accepting environment where the client's perspective drives the work - it helps people explore feelings, clarify values, and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching specific skills to change them - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marianne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Marianne can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, integrate therapy into daily routines, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations, while keeping the focus on practical, goal-oriented work.