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Marylise Zwarts, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Marylise is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Marylise. View 29 reviews
Speaks English and French
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Marylise has provided incredible clarity on many issues in just a few short weeks. I'm deeply grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her, along with BetterHelp, to anyone seeking support.

Reviewed September 2024

Kind, thoughtful, and highly educated in her field of expertise

Reviewed July 2024

More about Marylise

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

Congratulations for taking the first step into getting better!

If you’re here because you are struggling and you want some help, it is essential to find the therapist that is right for you…

Maybe you’re just tired of feeling stuck or feeling not good enough. Or maybe you’re exhausted to repeat the same patterns, to keep getting into the wrong relationships. Maybe you can’t get over that person you lost…

Maybe you’re looking for help because of disturbing memories that are haunting you, because you can’t take anymore the nightmares, the urges, and the fear. Maybe you feel that nobody understands what you are going through, that nobody can help you to get better NOW !

What if I tell you that therapy can be a fast road to feeling good with yourself? What if I tell you that you can get up in the morning excited about a new day, confident that you’ll make the right choices, happy to face whatever life will be bringing up?

Ok don’t get me wrong: therapy is not miracle. You’re not going to get up tomorrow morning in an ideal world without having to put some effort into getting well.

But if I do my job, and if you do your part, you can quickly feel better and then work your way towards a happy life, whatever that word means to you. Yes, the right therapy with the right person offers incredible breakthroughs, facilitate closure and can lead to a newer version of you !

Now let me tell you more about me. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. I have been practicing for fifteen years in France and in the USA as a mental health counselor and fully trained EMDR therapist. I offer my services for individuals and couples, online and face-to-face.

But beyond the academic credentials, I have always believed in the importance to meet people where they are, and where they need help.

As a trauma specialist and EMDR clinician, I practiced in various countries and environments (including not-for-profit organizations, mental health institutions, residential substance abuse programs, private practice), and I got to meet clients experiencing all sorts of emotional and behavioral disorders. I have been counseling patients feeling stuck, underachieved, burnt out, anxious, depressed and unhappy, but also persons who are suffering from overwhelming feelings due to substance abuse, phobia, loss, grief, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, PTSD, trauma and addiction...

I believe that fast progress is a fantastic motivation, so I use my skills and energy towards that goal : I want you to feel better now, so we can work at making you feel good about yourself in any circumstances. I strongly believe that everyone has inner resources to recover from difficult experiences. I am here also to help you reinforce your ego and have a positive perception of yourself.

As therapy is not one size fits all, I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as the person-centered approach (Carl Rogers), Cognitive and Behavioral approach (CBT), solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), the psychodynamic approach and EMDR, to guide my clients through a fast healing process.

My ultimate goal ? Help you to embrace your life without needing my help (or any therapy) anymore.

Together we can get you to feel independent, confident and free to make the choices that are right for you.

Specialties

Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Self esteem Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Abandonment Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

Marylise Zwarts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851877302.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH16940 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Marylise Zwarts

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

29 reviews

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Marylise has provided incredible clarity on many issues in just a few short weeks. I'm deeply grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her, along with BetterHelp, to anyone seeking support.

Reviewed September 2024

Kind, thoughtful, and highly educated in her field of expertise

Reviewed July 2024

Excellent professionalism

Reviewed June 2024

En tant que Canadienne expatriée en France, Mme Zwarts s'est révélée être une ressources essentielle dans mon adaptation à mes nouvelles conditions de vie. Je lui dois beaucoup.

Reviewed June 2020

Marylise est arrivée dans ma vie à un moment crucial où j'avais le moral au plus bas, je me sentais seule et perdue. Sa présence bienveillante et quotidienne m'a aidée non seulement à tenir en ce moment difficile, mais également à me recentrer et à reprendre de la force.

Reviewed January 2023

Marylise makes me feel safe to open up about my life and she really is a great listener.

Reviewed January 2023

Marylise listens to you and let’s you speak your heart and mind. I personally feel very assured talking to her.

Reviewed December 2022

Ms. Zwarts’s therapy has helped me improve my mental health, become less anxious and more mindful. I love how she is so patient, really let’s you talk and knows what questions to ask to make me think. Thank you so much!! Totally recommend her!

Reviewed December 2022

Marylise responds very quickly and very detailed. So far I’m happy.

Reviewed December 2022

Marylise helped me through my life crisis in 2019, I had a depression and some past trauma to manage. She’s trustworthy, helpful, skillful and has an incredibly warm smile. I’m loyal to her. Thank you, Marylise.

Reviewed September 2022

I’m grateful to Marylise for her empathy, warmth, compassion and her considerable skill in helping me move forward and make progress with my life.

Reviewed April 2022

Mary Lise is a very professional therapist, she is very patient and listens carefully. She is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. Just talking to her makes me feel understood, her advices or suggestions have helped me a lot. I feel that she has empathy and really cares about my mental health.

Reviewed December 2021

I have worked with Marylise Zwarts for 4 months. She is a good listener, and also always asks the right questions. This helped me be fully aware of my feelings and my relationship with others. The kind of advice I got always showed she is focusing on pointing out ways to heal and evolve. With her help, I can say I was able to survive some heavy burdens and make an outstanding progress.

Reviewed November 2021

Marylise helped me through my hardest times. I could count on her to be here when I needed it the most. Weither it was for advice, for rationalization or just to listen to me, she always had the right thing to say to help me in my journey to better mental health. She helped me grow as a person and she gave me the tools and thoughts to be able to face challenges more easily in the future.

Reviewed April 2021

I haven't known Marylise for a long time, but so far she's been supportive. So my review would be positive, but it's too early to say.

Reviewed December 2020

Marylise has been very supportive and present during several months of my therapy. She is the one person on this earth that has kept me above the water in the storm.

Reviewed November 2020

Marylise was very good match to me, because of her experience in childhood trauma She is very kind and supportive She gives practical advice and exercises I like that she checks on me if I didn’t text back

Reviewed September 2020

Marylise is a great listener coupled with the qualities and expertise of a good therapist. She has helped me through tough times.

Reviewed July 2020

Marylise is very supportive and helps me a lot.

Reviewed July 2020

Marylise has been my therapist for a year now. I never had a therapist before but had Psychologist and Psychiatrist ( more easily financed, where I'm from) they were never focussing on what I wanted to or really listened. Marylise does. But more than listening she gives you tools and interrogates you in order to help you process a mechanism/ an emotion you're battling with. Both of us being from France but living in an English speaking contrary made us able to understand each other. Not only in terms of language but also in terms of immigration and cultural differences. I couldn't dream for a better therapist.

Reviewed May 2020

Marylise is so kind and patient. She has helped me think in a way I never thought and since is my first time trying therapy, I think she is exactly what I was looking for in my therapist/counsellor.

Reviewed March 2020

Marylise has helped me tremendously. Her expertise, experience, and empathy makes her a wonderful counselor. I am so grateful for all her help. She truly understands trauma, and EMDR has been extremely beneficial for me. I recommend Marylise to anyone with all my heart.

Reviewed February 2020

So far, she's the best therapist I've ever had. She's very competent and I strongly feel that she will help me to finally get better.

Reviewed January 2020

Marylise always listens, offers great advice, asks the right questions and enables me to contemplate, evaluate and second guess my behaviour.

Reviewed December 2019

Very caring and professional practitioner ! Highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2019

Marylise is very experienced. She is the perfect counselor. I would recommand her to everybody.

Reviewed November 2019

Marylise Zwarts is absolutely competent as a counselor. She has the ability to listen to you very carefully and patiently and will be able to give you insights that will help you progress in life and see some light in dark times. I am very thankful that BetterHelp matched me with Marylise. She is caring and very kind. She manages to express useful advice with confidence and makes sure she respects your emotions and feelings. She gives you space to express yourself freely with no judgement. It's a blessing to have a therapist such as Marylise especially when you're going through a difficult period of time. I really recommend her as a therapist to anyone willing to work on personal issues.

Reviewed September 2019

I would highly recommend Marylise. She is very friendly and supportive and has really helped me to progress in the last few months. She's also very knowledgeable and has helped me on a wide range of issues. I would particularly recommend her for trauma. EMDR has helped me with trauma more than anything else ever has.

Reviewed August 2019

She is understanding, patient, and gives me wonderful advice. She is my first ever therapist and helped me a lot to develop to a better person and a better way to understand myself. Grateful to her for every minute spent with me. Thank you

Reviewed June 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marylise Zwarts offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Marylise Zwarts works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Marylise Zwarts speak?

Marylise Zwarts speaks English and French.

How many years of experience does Marylise Zwarts have?

Marylise Zwarts has 25 years of experience.

Where is Marylise Zwarts licensed to practice?

Marylise Zwarts is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Marylise Zwarts accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Marylise Zwarts accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Marylise Zwarts offer?

Marylise Zwarts offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Marylise Zwarts?

Marylise Zwarts can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Marylise Zwarts?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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