Mariellen LePage , LCSW

Mariellen LePage is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 21 years of experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She brings a calm, collaborative approach and draws on a broad range of evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person's needs. Her background includes training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, as well as psychodynamic approaches, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Mariellen works with individuals facing addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, parenting and caregiver strain, grief, and many other challenges including ADHD, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life transitions. She also addresses issues related to attachment, abandonment, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, and recovery from domestic violence or substance use struggles.

Known for helping clients develop practical skills and long-term coping strategies, Mariellen emphasizes partnership in therapy - identifying goals and building tools that fit each person’s life. She is based in Tennessee, provides services in English, holds an LCSW license, and is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values - useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is often used for mood disorders, anxiety, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients find their own solutions - this approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating relational concerns.

Mariellen approaches treatment collaboratively, viewing the choice of methods as part of the work itself. She partners with clients to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, and tailors techniques so the approach fits each person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how care is delivered - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, manage energy levels, and maintain continuity during life changes. These options can make therapy more accessible while preserving the same therapeutic focus and skill-building that in-person work provides.