Marlene Smith , LPC

Marlene Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with three years of clinical experience. As an LPC, she holds a professional license to provide counseling and therapeutic support to individuals facing emotional and relational challenges. Marlene focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship concerns, boost motivation and self-esteem, and address symptoms of depression. She adopts a warm, nonjudgmental stance that encourages honest sharing of thoughts and feelings, and she works collaboratively with clients to explore what matters most to them.

Marlene emphasizes practical coping strategies and personalized goals, helping clients build confidence and resilience through each stage of their progress. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms the strength it takes to reach out for support. Her approach centers on creating an environment where clients can explore challenges, try new ways of relating to themselves and others, and take steady steps toward improved well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Marlene Smith integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities, helping people who want a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Attachment-based work looks at relational patterns formed early in life and helps clients strengthen connection, trust, and emotional regulation in current relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Marlene works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. She tailors techniques and pacing so therapy feels practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy provides flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility limitations. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can engage in regular sessions without commuting, maintain continuity when schedules change, and access timely support between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful therapeutic work that fits into everyday life.