Marian O'Quin

Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles

LCSW Louisiana

Experience: 26 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages: English

About Marian

Marian O'Quin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses related concerns such as guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose questions, mood disorders, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. Marian favors evidence-informed approaches and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills.

For trauma-related concerns she applies trauma-focused strategies and adapts treatment plans to fit each client’s goals and circumstances. Her style emphasizes patience, compassion, and a collaborative stance that supports clients as they work toward more satisfying daily functioning and emotional well-being.

She believes the first step toward change takes courage and partners with clients to empower them in that process. Marian aims to tailor interventions to individual needs and to guide people toward sustainable progress in the areas that matter most to them.

Approaches and Online Care with Practical Skills

Marian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and modify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill building so people can test new ways of thinking and behaving and reduce symptoms over time.

She also applies trauma-focused techniques when addressing traumatic memories and post-traumatic stress, helping clients process distressing experiences in manageable steps and develop coping skills tailored to their needs. Both approaches are structured and goal-oriented, making them well suited for remote work where sessions emphasize active collaboration and homework between meetings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and she works collaboratively with clients to select and adjust methods based on their goals, preferences, and progress. The therapist-client relationship guides which strategies are emphasized and how treatment is paced to be most helpful.

Online therapy with her is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access therapy from anywhere in Louisiana where she practices.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues, and also focuses on related topics like guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress.

What type of therapeutic approach does she use?

Her work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients change unhelpful thought patterns and develop coping skills. She also uses trauma-focused methods when addressing trauma and post-traumatic stress.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 26 years of clinical experience to her practice, working with a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns over that time.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana with license number LA LCSW 4405 and maintains a practice in that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English