Marlene Fannon , LISW

Marlene Fannon is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 20 years of experience supporting people facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Ohio State University. LISW indicates that she is licensed to provide independent clinical social work services and psychotherapy.

Marlene has provided care in multiple formats including in-person meetings, video sessions, phone calls, and chat or messaging. Her work spans a wide range of concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on caregiver stress, gender dysphoria, postpartum mood concerns, social anxiety, and related mood disorders.

Her counseling draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, alone or in combination according to client needs. She views each person as the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths to address challenges and foster meaningful change. Marlene aims to respond to messages within 24 hours and offers flexible scheduling for video, phone, or messaging sessions. Prospective clients can schedule directly or request preferred days, times, and formats when getting started.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Marlene uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes by building on personal strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping skills for day-to-day challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces awareness-based practices that support stress reduction and emotional regulation, making it useful for anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marlene will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods or combination of methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Marlene can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the process.