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Denise Whall-Marlin, LCSW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker from Boston, Massachusetts (and also licensed in Nevada and Arizona) with fourteen years of experience in providing psychotherapy. I have worked with all different kinds of people, and I have helped them with a variety of challenges and mental health problems. I have post-graduate training in several types of treatment, including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, as well as an academic background from New York University in psycho-dynamic treatment.

I know that no two people are the same, so there is no cookie-cutter approach to therapy. When I work with you, my preferred approach is to work together to find the unique approach that works best for you. I like to combine support, empathy and humor with skills-building, problem solving and mindfulness to help people better manage overwhelming emotions and improve their relationships - without any judgment. My goal is to help put you back in the driver's seat of your life and gain mastery over your feelings and relationships. I know how important it is to build a strong and trusting relationship with a therapist, and I provide both validation and truthful insights to my clients. Most of all, I strongly believe in a strengths-based, person-centered approach that recognizes each person's unique abilities and helps them to reach their highest potential.

What I love about online therapy is that it's so flexible. When you reach out to me, I will be in touch with you within 24 hours, so you can message me any time, anywhere. I am available for live sessions over instant messenger, telephone or video chat. When it comes to your treatment, you're in charge - we can communicate in whatever way makes you feel most comfortable.

It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help. I know that together we can overcome any obstacles you are facing and put you on the path to a happier, calmer and more satisfying life. I promise to be right by your side every step of the way on your journey, and that we will work at your pace. I am excited to work with you!

Professional experience

13yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

OR LCSW L15119

AZ LCSW LCSW-22092

NV LCSW 11340-C

MA LICSW 119583

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Denise Whall-Marlin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

She is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts

Thanks for being supportive and patient with navigating my problems!

Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching

Only one session, but Denise heard me and validated my concerns. I hope she will be able to guide me to resolving them

Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Timely help when I needed it.

Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes

She is a great listener and helps me find solutions to my problems

Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I appreciate that my therapist hung in there through a time of miscommunication and has shown effort to respond to the key things that I say and she understands better now that if I'm complaining, it's because I'm learning to speak up, not because I think I should end therapy. So it feels more relaxed and that's encouraging. And by now she has helped me over 2 years, so she knows my situation and some of my challenges, and it's helpful to be able to just mention people or settings and she knows what I'm talking about. This feels special to me.

Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Denise for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd