Marlene Fannon , LISW

Marlene Fannon is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who brings two decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and groups. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ohio University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University, and she has provided care in person, by video, by phone, and through chat and messaging. Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and mood disorders such as bipolar and postpartum depression.

Marlene also supports clients navigating LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, caregiver stress, communication problems, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. Her approach draws on evidence-based methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, often blending techniques to match each person’s needs. She emphasizes clients’ strengths and believes people are experts in their own stories, partnering with them to build motivation, self-esteem, and practical coping skills.

Marlene offers flexible scheduling and aims to respond to messages within 24 hours when possible. She accepts new clients in Ohio and provides multiple formats for counseling to meet different preferences and lifestyles.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience without judgment and supporting clients to find their own solutions; it is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems by teaching practical coping strategies. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for stress reduction, managing mood symptoms, and improving emotional regulation.

Marlene approaches therapy collaboratively, working with each client to determine which methods or combination of methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the treatment plan remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Marlene is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, accommodate busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.