Marie Svard, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Marie. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Great therapy provided l, she's very thoughtful and helpful Always recommend her

I have been in therapy with Marie for about a month now. I have to say that she is an amazing listener. Something about her voice that is very calming and reassuring. I really like the feedback she has given me and the coping skills she has provided me with. Looking forward in continuing to work with her.

More about Marie

18 years' experience
Female
LMFT

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) and I have been licensed for almost 12 years but have worked in the field much longer. I have experience conducting individual, family and group therapy, both residential and in-patient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, teen specific concerns, and a wide range of challenges including trauma, abuse, mood disorders, adjustment issues, personal growth and crisis.

One of the most important building blocks for growth in therapy is the relationship between the individual and the therapist. We all experience difficult times in our lives. Therapy offers a safe, honest and nonjudgemental space to gain insight into our experiences. It helps us identify problematic life patterns, and find constructive ways to move forward. My approach is different with every individual, depending on their specific needs. Our problems and feelings are unique and I want to approach my sessions as a team. I believe in creating a space where we can have difficult conversations, work on resolving issues and collaborate on treatment goals that are tailored to your personal needs and experiences.

I mostly tend to draw from the client-centered approach when in a therapeutic relationship with my clients but also incorporate a solution-focused approach that incorporates a variety of psychodynamic and evidence-based therapies from cognitive behavioral therapy to faith based.

Areas I can help you with:

Relationship issues

Codependency

Depression

Anxiety Disorders

Dual Diagnosis

Trauma

Attachment Difficulties

Grief and Loss

Self-Esteem

Body-Image

Teens and Family

Stress

Difficulty Coping

Excessive Shame or Guilt

Searching for Meaning

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Body image Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Marie Svard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770629529.

LMFT · California · 47727 · Expires May 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Marie Svard

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

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

Clients mention: Great Helping Listens Wonderful Amazing Helpful Compassion Easy Empathetic Fantastic

Great therapy provided l, she's very thoughtful and helpful Always recommend her

Marie is amazing at asking the right questions. She will challenge your belief systems that cause you pain so that you can feel free again. Her warm smile and kind heart come through clearly from the first session with her.

Marie has been wonderful! She listens attentively and offers great suggestions and advice. She has gone above and beyond to follow up with tips and outside resources related to our sessions.

Kind and a wonderful listener

She has been very helpful so far.

Marie is wonderful and has really helped me

Marie is so great. She listens actively and gives me things to work on and improve my ability to be self sufficient with the things I'm dealing with. She genuinely cares. She is fantastic.

I love Marie, she has opened my eyes to a pattern I've been through and helping me overcome any obstacles.

Marie is a really supportive therapist. More than just support, she truly listens and methodically identifies strategies to try to work through issues. She is very positive and skilled at shifting conversation about something really heavy into a healthier perspective/approach. She is really good about normalizing things that I sometimes feel are specific to me, which makes me feel less alone. She also checks in and remembers to discuss multiple issues that I'm struggling with. Overall, I really think Marie is the therapist I've most connected with out of the therapists I've worked with, and I can tell she really cares about her clients.

I never thought therapy was going to help me. Marie made it easy and it is helping a lot.

Marie is very talented at picking up on patterns and helping me work through them towards my goals. She does so with compassion and imparts me with a feeling that she generally cares about my well being as an empathetic professional. I’m doing great work with her.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marie Svard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Marie Svard 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 Marie Svard speak?

Marie Svard speaks English.

How many years of experience does Marie Svard have?

Marie Svard has 18 years of experience.

Where is Marie Svard licensed to practice?

Marie Svard is licensed to practice in California.

Does Marie Svard accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Marie Svard does not accept 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 Marie Svard offer?

Marie Svard offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Marie Svard?

Marie Svard 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 Marie Svard?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW 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.