Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Marina Thomas, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 124979
- NPI
- 1386048403
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Marina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Coping with change
About Marina
Marina Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years in clinical practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
She began her career with seven years in child welfare, where she saw how trauma, racism, and social and environmental injustice can affect families. That background shaped her choice to move into clinical work and to support people navigating major life changes and emotional distress. She draws on those early experiences when supporting adults who need practical help making changes.
In sessions she works collaboratively with clients to identify root causes and set realistic goals. Conversations often center on what feels most urgent and what a doable next step looks like. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create plans clients can follow between meetings.
Her style is client-centered and direct. She treats people with respect and sensitivity while helping them name problems and try new ways of coping. Sessions include developing strategies for everyday life, improving communication, and strengthening self-regard.
Marina aims to make therapy an accessible, concrete experience. She helps people translate insights into small changes that affect daily routines and relationships. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
Marina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding problems and building practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people trace the root causes of distress, then set concrete, achievable goals to change daily habits and reactions. This method is useful for persistent anxiety, depression, and difficulties adjusting to life changes.Another approach emphasizes improving communication and self-regard through structured practice. It involves identifying unhelpful patterns, rehearsing different responses, and tracking small improvements over time. That work supports people dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, or challenges expressing needs.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work with the client. She collaborates with each person to decide what techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can evolve as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. Therapists can also adapt exercises for use between meetings so progress continues outside scheduled time.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her approach in sessions?
She follows a collaborative, client-centered approach that identifies root causes and builds realistic goals and plans the client can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical practice as an LCSW and seven years of earlier experience in child welfare, which informs her clinical perspective.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as LCSW in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers