
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo
Seasoned Addiction and Mental Health Clinician
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Seasoned Addiction and Mental Health Clinician
Start with Marilyn Bryan DeBernardoLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
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.
Many people ask whether online therapy can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adapting to life changes, research indicates that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.
One notable advantage is convenience. People can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy schedule.
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.