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Marvelyn Fowler

Experienced CBT-informed clinician focused on practical growth

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
37 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Marvelyn

Marvelyn Fowler brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to a long career in social work, blending practical problem-solving with compassion and direct guidance. Dr.

Background and approach

Fowler holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C), and she uses a collaborative style to help clients identify goals, build coping skills, and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

With 37 years of experience, she has worked with a wide range of life challenges including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. Her practice emphasizes assessment and skill-building, drawing on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when appropriate to complement cognitive behavioral work.

She listens carefully, offers straightforward feedback, and helps clients map practical steps toward their goals while encouraging resilience and growth. Marvelyn aims to be a steady partner in the process, gently pushing when needed and celebrating progress along the way.

Applying CBT and Mindfulness in Online Care

Marvelyn integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to address unhelpful thought patterns and strengthen coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and many relationship and coping concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in the face of difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, mixing practical problem-solving and short-term solutions with skills practice and trauma-informed care when appropriate. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping the plan and evaluating progress over time.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work on goals while accommodating busy days, travel, or mobility constraints, and allow for ongoing skill practice between synchronous appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marvelyn commonly address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related topics such as infidelity and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness, solution-focused, and trauma-focused techniques, working in a direct, respectful, and collaborative manner to identify tools and practical steps toward clients' goals.
What is her professional background and level of experience?
Marvelyn Fowler has 37 years of clinical experience and has worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples across many life situations.
What credentials and location are on record for this therapist?
She holds an MD and is licensed as LCSW-C in Maryland, license number MD LCSW-C 05364, and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working with her?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

37+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English