Marlena Stanford, LMSW

Marlena works with people ages 10 and older who are experiencing mental health challenges associated with depression, OCD, panic, mood disorders, social anxiety, isolation and loneliness, extreme perfectionism, or chronic procrastination. She also supports parents navigating challenges in the midst of raising kids. Marlena has spent her career helping people from all walks of life meet their goals, including as a high school teacher and then a college professor, and presently, as a mental health clinician. She appreciates the resilience revealed in individuals and families as they manage mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. 

Marlena uses interventions that have shown positive results in research studies. When you go to therapy with her, she will apply successful therapeutic modalities that work with your unique concerns and goals. Whether you come to therapy looking for solution-focused, fast-acting relief or longer-term engagement in which you can unpack deeper issues and needs, Marlena will meet you where you’re at to support your healing process.