I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Psychology from California State University, Hayward in 2002 and a Master's of Social Work from California State University, East Bay in 2008.
I offer a supportive environment where we can work together to increase your happiness and emotional wellness. It takes strength and courage to facilitate change. My passion is helping clients overcome obstacles and barriers so they can enjoy their best selves. Together, we will work to uncover and resolve underlying issues that are causing negative feelings and develop new thought patterns and behaviors to help enhance your mental and emotional wellbeing. We will also focus on establishing your personal goals, make adjustments as needed and develop a plan to achieve them together. Let's plant and nurture the seed of hope as a part of your journey.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Career difficulties Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love
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Marlo is awesome in every way. Each session has been great with her and every time we meet, I walk away with something valuable. She truly is great at what she does and I trust her as a therapist!
Written on Oct 07, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great listener and empathetic to a degree i have not seen in years. Marlo has changed my life for the better in only 3 sessions and truly embodies the kind of counselor id like to become one day. A+
Written on Oct 01, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very intuitive, caring and compassionate
Written on Sep 08, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Marlo is extremely empathetic, talented, and patient. I am so please to be working with her in my healing journey.
Written on Aug 19, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Marlo has provided me with incredible tools to help reach my future relationship goals alongside always remaining attentively present in the moment during our sessions. She reminds me that it's ok to tackle things slowly and one step at a time rather than trying to solve everything all at once (which is what I typically do...)
I'm so grateful for Marlo and her perfect balance of professionalism and tender care.
Written on Aug 03, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Great listener provides a safe place to open up
Written on Jul 25, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Lewis constantly reminded me to put myself first after years of people pleasing and serving others. She understood that I needed to take care of myself first before I did ANYTHING and held me accountable to that. Although I need a different type of therapy to further my journey, she was the first therapist that gave me patience, consistency, and reliability. She will forever be appreciated!
Written on Jul 12, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great, responsive and has a calming voice.
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I can’t overstate how helpful Marlo has been for me over the past year. She is supportive, kind, and has helped me to develop skills to be more confident in myself and in the choices I make. She’s an excellent therapist!
Written on Jun 22, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Marlo is very personable, easy to open up to and provides insightful perspectives.
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve been working with Marlo for a few weeks, and I already feel less alone, supported, and valid in my need for therapy. I’ve had therapy in other ways before and she is very welcoming. I highly recommend booking with her.
Written on May 11, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Marlo is amazing and has helped me understand soooo much of myself and is determined to help me heal and go through this next chapter of my life. Forever grateful for her and her words of wisdom and knowledge
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Marlo is very attentive and listens to me and what I need. She is very good at getting me to look at things a different way and work through my issues. I appreciate her calm demeanor even when I’m raging.
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is a great listener and talk you through how to be your best self.
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Marlo for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very attentive & helps me more than words can describe
Written on Dec 25, 2025 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
I have been seeing Marlo weekly for about four months and cannot say enough good things about her. She is always timely, actively listening, meeting me where Im at energy wise, challenging my problematic inner narrative and providing helpful tools for life outside of therapy. I genuinely love spending time with her every week and feel that she does an excellent job of supporting and empathizing with me as well as challenging me to thinking differently. Big, big fan.
Written on Nov 20, 2025 after therapy with Marlo for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Marlo has been an incredible resource, and an incredible source of much needed compassion, through some really big challenges (and even with the small things). She listens completely, recalls important details from prior conversations, and has given me numerous tools to draw upon to continue to better take care of myself. Marlo works with me to tackle both professional and personal goals, and to keep my energy regarding both in check and in service of my growth and happiness. She is encouraging, empathic, and very responsive. I feel heard and supported when we have sessions.
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Marlo for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Great Therapist
Written on Jul 27, 2025 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Marlo is kind and gentle. She will understand your thoughts and engage with you to learn more about them by bringing vital parts of you come into conscious while analyzing them. Highly recommend her if you want to solidify your being.
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Marlo for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Miss Marlowe Lewis has done a phenomenal job in the year I’ve been working with her. She’s helped me uncover and begin to heal from childhood traumas I didn’t even realize I was carrying into adulthood. What sets her apart is not just her professionalism and consistency — she’s always on time and fully present — but the human element she brings into the room.
Unlike many therapists who can feel detached or clinical, Miss Lewis allows you to see her humanity, and that makes it easier to drop your guard, be vulnerable, and truly start your healing journey. Her balance of empathy, insight, and emotional intelligence is rare.
I’m genuinely thankful for her guidance and the growth I’ve experienced under her care.
Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coaching
Great in listening and supports in identifying solutions.
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Marlo for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve had a lot of therapists and I would have to say Marlo is one of the top. She listens to you, she cares, she understands and the tools she gives you helps not only for the immediate time but tools you can take with you and practice. Marlo’s great ! She’s helped me get through a very difficult time of dealing with grief with is not easy!
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Marlo is amazing! She goes above and beyond, very empathetic and checks on me in between our sessions.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marlo is a great listener, understanding, validating, and provided the tools that I needed for every situation. I am grateful for her help!
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I'm in my second year of working with Marlo and it's been a journey filled with growth and healing. Marlo has been an exceptional therapist, consistently providing support in a non-judgmental and straightforward manner. As someone who identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I've found her approach particularly valuable.
Marlo possesses this remarkable ability to recall small yet meaningful details from past sessions, making me feel seen, heard, and supported. Her focus on cultivating loving kindness and emphasizing self-care as my sole responsibility has been a simple yet powerful concept that has resonated deeply with me. Through her guidance, I've developed greater self-awareness and confidence in my decision-making and boundary-setting. This progress has led to significant improvements in my interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
An important lesson I've learned from Marlo is the understanding that I am not responsible for others' feelings, moods, or reactions-a key aspect in addressing my ongoing struggles with hypervigilance and anxiety. Her clear communication style, active listening, and solution-oriented guidance have enabled me to navigate difficult emotions and experiences more effectively. I look forward to continuing my work with Marlo to further deepen my self-understanding and personal improvement. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking quality support, guidance, and personal growth.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 8 months
I really enjoy practicing the exercises before ending the session. I really appreciate that because it truly guides you in the right direction from the start.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
Marlo, listens and works on things that I want to focus on. She had given some tools to help myself. She is open and listens to my concerns.
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Marlo Lewis is easily the best therapist on Better Help. I strongly strongly recommend!
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 3 weeks on issues concerning coaching
She made me see thing and understood me and brought thing to light in a way I would understand and would see thing my way.
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compa
I like her a lot. Good energy, solid approach, and REAL as they come.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Marlo is great!
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Nice and to the point
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very patient and willing to listen to my needs. She actually gives me good advice on my situation and provides good feedback. I enjoy working with Marlo. ♥️
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
I enjoy working with Marlo. She is calming and extremely thoughtful. She is a great listener who has provided me with valuable feedback and suggestions. I am very happy and grateful she is my therapist.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very helpful, listens to everything I have to say. Understands my concerns
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
It felt good talking about whats going on in my life. Can’t wait until we move forward.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Marlo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been working with Marlo for a year now and the growth I’ve seen in myself is phenomenal. She has helped me learn to regulate my feelings, learn to accept things in my life, and start believing in myself more. I would highly recommend her
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Marlo is a great listener. She really cares about what you’re going through or will ask about different areas of your life. She’s able to connect the dots and gives you a different perspective on your thoughts, emotions, or traumas. She’s been a huge help in healing.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Marlo for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’ve been doing sessions with Marlo for close to a year now and we’ve made amazing progress! I feel so heard and seen, and have been recognizing areas I want to grow, and working on those areas. I’ve learned to set better boundaries and have responsibility for my own happiness. I feel more confident, and am learning to trust myself and others more. So grateful for her!
Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Marlo for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I’ve been working with Marlo for over a year now. She has given me spectacular advice over the last year. I highly recommend her. I’ve been struggling with stressing myself out. Marlo has giving me tools to help me handle with stressful situation from the past and present.
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Marlo for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Marlo is great. She gives practical tools to help manage grief and deal with hurtful relationships. She helped me through some tough times and gave me the skills to deal with my own issues.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Marlo for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Marlo is incredibly patient and supportive, helping me worth through emotional challenges.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I’ve only met with Marlo twice but each visit she has given me food for thought and has encouraged me to open myself to healing. Thank you Marlo! ❤️
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
I think Marlo is a wonderful (therapist)! she has wonderful techniques and great advice to guide you on your journey of peace and healing. she allows you to open up in a safe space and guides you with helping you make the best decisions that are well thought out and with the knowledge to know that you are capable of getting through any situation! I enjoy my sessions weekly and looking forward to working on myself with someone that I know is understanding and patient and non-judge mental. She is the best and I’m so thankful to have found a therapist like her!
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Most beautiful soft spoken, problem solving person I’ve talked to. I feel in a safe space and productivity. So happy I switched to her!
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve learned so much from Marlo These past 9 months have been the best. She’s taught me it’s ok to feel how feel and validate your feelings. I hate see Marlo leave because she’s the absolute best and she’s so caring and compassionate. I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist Marlo is top tier baby PERIODT. Marlo has taught me life tools like being a gray rock and I’m carrying my rock everywhere. Thank you Marlo ❤️
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Marlo was a amazing help, I'm so grateful for having her be my guide into therapy. I have benefitted greatly from her lessons and kindness.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I did not have as many sessions as I would have liked because I am in a financial bind but the therapy I received from Marlo was exceptional! She is professional, kind and compassionate. Her lessons taught me so much and I will forever be grateful. I will miss you Marlo. I have booked my last session with you for next week.
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and grief
Marlo is an amazing therapist. She has given me the tools I need to navigate life’s ups and downs. She’s a great listener and makes me feel heard and valued.
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Great services!
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Marlo has been a great help for me during a period of a lot of transition and big decisions. She taught me a lot about myself and was an essential support system for me!
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I saw Marlo during a period in my life when stress was overwhelming me. She made me feel better immediately. She was able to give me tools and ideas to handle the situations I was dealing with. They worked great and I feel much stronger because of her.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Amazing!! Look forward to talking to her every week! Really gives me perspective on anything and everything and has helped me change the way I look at situations and at a pace that I am comfortable with.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Shes super supportive and understanding as well as patient! She helps me identify my problems and finding solutions for them
Written on Mar 06, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I think the thing I like most about Marlo is her ability to just keep it real regardless of what I’m telling her. I don’t feel like I have to sugarcoat what I’m going through even when it’s not pretty. She completely gets my perspective and what I’m going through and gives me appropriate feedback on how to work through whatever issues I might have
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marlo immediately made me feel comfortable and is always very calm and attentive.
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
She really respects me and asks me question so that I can come to my own conclusion. She doesn’t make me feel guilty for not always following her advice or my own revelations about a situation.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Marlo for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I would to thank Marlo for her help. She was amazing and provided me tool to help me along in my journey.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Marlo for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Marlo is the best! She is thoughtful, patient and really understands how to help me. I was hesitant and nervous for my first ever therapy session, but Marlo made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. Thank you Marlo!
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Marlo for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have been seeing Marlo for a few weeks after suffering panic attacks due to stressful work and personal life. It’s been incredibly easy to open up to her and have my feelings validated in a compassionate way while also helping me to explore the route of my anxiety.
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Marlo for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
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