Available
she/her
Marlana PiersonLMFT

High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
I am passionate about helping individuals better understand how their thoughts and emotions impact behavior to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I use an empathetic yet direct approach to help increase self-awareness to look inward at yourself, and relationships, and dive into the past to discover unwanted patterns with the goal of creating a life worth living. Additionally, as a mother of two, I bring both personal and professional insight to supporting parents as they navigate the demands of raising children while balancing work, relationships, and their own well-being.
My approach is collaborative and flexible to meet your unique needs. I enjoy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), attachment theory, mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing to help identify and reframe negative thoughts, help gain insight into the origins of your thoughts and feelings, identify attachment styles, and explore unresolved trauma.
About Marlana
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Direct, Empowering
Focus areas
Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Self-Harm, Trauma
Experienced with
Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+
Years of Experience
10+
My approach is collaborative and flexible to meet your unique needs.
License number
#126565
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
BA - Psychology, Menlo College
MA - Marriage and Family Therapy Trauma Studies Specialization, Pacific Oaks College
Interests
I enjoy fitness, crocheting, reading, and concerts.
License details
Marlana Pierson,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#126565 (exp June 2027)