Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello. I am a NY Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Counselor with a gambling certification (CASAC-G). I have a combined OMH and NY OASAS Certificate to work with clients with Co-existing disorders (IMHATT). I have over 20 years of experience working as a counselor throughout the Capital Region. I specialize in treating adults, family members and loved ones experiencing problems associated with Addictions, Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders. I have a long history of providing services for Addictions, Codependency, Relationships, Grief and Loss, Trauma and Coping with Anxiety and other Stressors. If you need help to overcome life’s hurdles and reach your fullest potential, developing a therapeutic partnership can help you achieve that. If you are tired of feeling powerless to change your circumstances, seeking help is the first step toward finding and living the life you have always wanted. I look forward to becoming a catalyst of positive change in your life and someone who can point you to resources that will best help you achieve that.
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Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo is a New York mental health counselor with 25 years of professional experience working throughout the Capital Region. She holds licensure as a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that authorizes her to provide professional counseling (NY LMHC 002250-1).
In addition to her licensure, Marilyn is a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder Counselor with a gambling certification, known as CASAC-G. She also holds a combined OMH and New York OASAS certificate that qualifies her to work with individuals facing co-occurring disorders through the IMHATT program.
Marilyn specializes in supporting adults, family members, and loved ones who are dealing with addictions, substance use disorders, and a range of mental health concerns. Her practice includes long-standing work with issues related to addiction, codependency, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and other life stressors.
She approaches counseling as a collaborative process aimed at helping people overcome obstacles and move toward their fullest potential. Marilyn strives to serve as a catalyst for positive change and to connect clients with resources that best support their goals.
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Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they need a different fit. This flexibility can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and to find an approach that works well for each individual.
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