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Marlana Pierson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Marlana

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.

My approach is collaborative and flexible to meet your unique needs.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Direct
  • Empowering

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Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

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Education

Marlana Pierson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #126565 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Marlana Pierson accepts Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Marlana Pierson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Marlana is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Marlana’s California license number is 126565, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Marlana Pierson has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Marlana’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Menlo College; MA - Marriage and Family Therapy Trauma Studies Specialization, Pacific Oaks College. Over that time, Marlana has worked closely with Parents, LGBTQ+, and Trans+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Marlana is part of that group.

Marlana Pierson works with Parents, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Panic, Self-Harm, and Trauma. These are the areas where Marlana spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marlana is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marlana Pierson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Marlana’s style is action-oriented, direct, and empowering. In Marlana’s words: “My approach is collaborative and flexible to meet your unique needs.”

Marlana Pierson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Marlana identifies as White. Marlana provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Marlana Pierson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Marlana is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Marlana Pierson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Marlana will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Marlana’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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