Marlene Weisel

Marlene Weisel accepts Centivo, Capital Blue Cross, Highmark, Independence Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. 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 Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Marlene Weisel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Marlene is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, so clients located in Pennsylvania can book sessions. Marlene’s Pennsylvania license number is PC004534, 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.

Marlene Weisel has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Marlene’s education and training include MA - Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice,. Over that time, Marlene has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, and Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Marlene is part of that group.

Marlene Weisel works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, and Parents and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Marlene spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Marlene is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Marlene Weisel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Marlene’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, solution-oriented, and warm. In Marlene’s words: “I am passionate about empowering clients to make meaningful changes so they can live more peacefully.”

Marlene Weisel (she/her) offers therapy in English. Marlene identifies as White.

Marlene Weisel offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Marlene is licensed in Pennsylvania, 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 Marlene Weisel is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Marlene 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 Marlene’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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