Marilyn DeLuera, LCSW

Marilyn DeLuera is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and life transitions. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, and she focuses on meeting people where they are.

She uses a person-centered attitude that puts the client at the center of the work. Sessions often involve listening closely, reflecting on what matters most, and looking for practical steps that feel manageable. Marilyn believes small changes add up and that hope and purpose can be found again.

Marilyn draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current connections. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Narrative therapy is part of her approach too, helping people reframe and rewrite difficult stories about themselves.

Her background includes 14 years of professional experience as a LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has long personal experience as a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, and she brings that life perspective into sessions when helpful.

Work with Marilyn tends to be collaborative and paced to each person. She will listen, ask what matters most, and help create steps you can try between meetings. People who want an empathetic, practical approach often find this style useful.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can focus on identifying those patterns and practicing new ways of connecting with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thoughts that lead to distress and test different responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking down problems into actionable steps. Narrative Therapy helps people tell their stories differently, separating the person from the problem and creating space for new meanings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marilyn will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. She listens to what matters most and adjusts as progress is made, so the plan can change over time.

Please confirm the specific session formats before booking, because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save commute time, or use a shorter check-in when needed. Some formats require less bandwidth or let people join without being on camera, which can help on hectic days. Discuss scheduling and practical needs with the therapist to find what works best.