Marilyn DeLuera

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Marilyn

Marilyn DeLuera is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people coping with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, stress, anger, mood disorders such as bipolar, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with issues that often co-occur with these concerns, including attachment and abandonment struggles, caregiver stress, codependency, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Marilyn’s approach centers on helping clients recognize strengths and explore practical pathways forward.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to examine patterns of thinking and develop skills for managing symptoms, while also using attachment-based and client-centered ideas to honor each person’s unique history and experience. Narrative and motivational strategies are woven in to help clarify values and motivate change.

With 14 years of professional practice as an LCSW in Florida, Marilyn blends formal clinical experience with a relational, down-to-earth style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering several formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that developed in relationships and how those patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, which can help with grief, abandonment, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to understand their goals, symptoms, and preferences and adapt techniques from different models as needed. Clients can expect an individualized plan that combines skill-building, reflective exploration, and motivational strategies to support change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from different locations and to continue work between sessions, while allowing licensed professionals to use the same therapeutic tools and exercises they would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marilyn commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, self-esteem and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar. Other focuses include anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing listening and helping clients identify strengths. She blends practical skill-building with attention to each person’s history and values.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Marilyn has 14 years of professional experience as a social worker and has spent much of her life in roles that involve listening and supporting others.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW9846 and practices from Florida.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to clients abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English