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Marilyn DeLuera

Marilyn DeLuera

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 14+ years of experience

Compassionate social worker for anger and life change

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on relationships

About Marilyn

Marilyn DeLuera is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger and related concerns. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem struggles, parenting strains, relationship and family tensions, and mood challenges such as bipolar disorder. She speaks in a direct, warm way and aims to help people find clearer choices in difficult moments.

Marilyn centers the person in the room and begins where the client is. She listens to life stories and helps uncover strengths and options that may feel hidden. Sessions often include talking through painful memories, sorting current problems, and practicing concrete ways to cope with anger and strong emotions.

Her approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses these methods to help people examine patterns, change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and build more stable relationships with themselves and others.

Marilyn brings 14 years of professional experience in social work across many settings. She also describes a lifetime of personal roles that inform her perspective as a therapist and listener. Clients can expect a practical, compassionate style aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Sessions take into account life realities and focus on workable steps. Marilyn practices in Florida and communicates in English. International clients are accepted, and she supports people through transitions, caregiving stress, codependency, and a wide range of emotional concerns.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to help someone notice repeating relationship patterns and practice new ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. In a client-centered conversation the therapist follows what matters most to the client and helps them find their own answers rather than imposing solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors to reduce anger and mood symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then tailor sessions to fit those needs. That conversation often begins in early appointments and can change over time as progress is made.

The biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these evidence-informed approaches to help with anger, grief, relationship patterns, and daily coping in ways that fit each person’s schedule.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW9846
NPI
1386984680

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Marilyn help with?

She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and family tensions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens closely, helps people tell their story, and works on clear, usable ways to manage strong emotions.

What experience does she bring?

She has 14 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and describes many informal caregiving and life roles that shape her perspective.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices there.

Which languages are supported and can international clients reach out?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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