Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Philippa Mariner, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 88152
- NPI
- 1598195976
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Philippa 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
- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem
About Philippa
Philippa Mariner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with six years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with life changes and struggles with motivation and confidence.
She approaches work with the idea that each person knows their story best. She points out strengths clients already have and uses them to address current challenges. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
Philippa works in straightforward language. Conversations cover what feels most urgent, whether that is coping after loss, navigating intimacy-related questions, or handling workplace strain. She can help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding that fit everyday life.
Her practice also addresses a wider set of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting stress, anger, career pressures, bipolar and ADHD-related struggles. Additional areas she lists include abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, midlife questions, and women's issues.
People who prefer a practical, problem-focused approach tend to do well with her. She helps set small, achievable steps and reviews progress across sessions. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session start the process of connecting and planning work together.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Philippa lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the basis of her work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing new ways of responding. This kind of work helps with anxiety, low mood, and motivation by giving concrete skills to try between sessions.A second approach emphasizes building on strengths clients already have. Sessions map current resources and habit patterns, then set small experiments to shift how daily problems are handled. This is useful for relationship stress, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change as progress is reviewed over time.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoiding camera use when someone prefers audio-only conversations. These practical benefits help therapy fit around family, job, and health demands without promising a particular format.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and motivation problems among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, strengths-focused approach that emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable steps in session.
How long has she been practicing?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers