- Workplace issues
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions support
About Marianne
Marianne Abadir is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who uses client-centered and evidence-based methods to address workplace and life stress. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, anger, and struggles with addiction. Marianne focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly and decide what changes matter most to them.
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. That means sessions often include noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them, learning practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, and clarifying values to guide decisions. These tools are useful for panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and ongoing worry.
Marianne also brings motivational interviewing and narrative techniques into sessions. These approaches support people who feel stuck with substance use or who are unsure about next steps in work or relationships. She helps clients explore their personal story and discover small, realistic steps forward.
With eight years of experience, Marianne is familiar with workplace pressures and the strain they can place on wellbeing. She helps people address communication problems, codependency, and feelings of isolation in ways that connect to daily life and career goals.
Someone seeking help will be invited to set clear goals and try practical exercises between sessions. The emphasis is on collaboration, finding what works, and adjusting the plan as needs change.
How Marianne’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. Online sessions can focus on exercises that build willingness to experience difficult thoughts while still moving toward chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood and teaches practical skills to shift them. In remote sessions this often means trying out specific tools and reporting back on what changed. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own goals guide the work. That supportive stance shapes how Marianne listens and responds during online appointments.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Marianne will collaborate with each person to see which methods feel most useful. Together they set goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps in everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations back into discussion during therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marianne focus on?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions, plus related concerns like workplace issues, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet practical goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people on mood, substance use, workplace strain, and related life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available 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 fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.