Marianna Birdsong, LCSW
Therapist in California
Marianna Birdsong is an LCSW who helps adults manage anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and big life changes.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License119127
- NPI 1992176788
- Experience8+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Hungarian
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About Marianna
Marianna Birdsong is an LCSW who helps adults manage anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She offers straightforward support for people feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure about next steps. Marianna speaks English and Hungarian and practices across California via telehealth.
She begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical tools and honest conversation so clients can try new ways to handle hard moments.
Background and approach
Marianna uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Her sessions often include client-centered work that follows the person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
Mindfulness exercises and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be added when they suit the situation. Marianna draws on eight years of experience that include time as an emergency medical technician and peer counselor. Those roles shaped her calm, direct style and her focus on real-world problem solving.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are practical and measurable. People contact her for a wide range of concerns, from career uncertainty and compassion fatigue to post-traumatic stress and relationship communication problems. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 119127 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1992176788 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marianna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marianna names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behavior. Online sessions can use this approach to track patterns in relationships and to practice new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s pace and priorities, giving space to speak and be heard before moving to skills work. That makes it easy to use in video or phone sessions where conversation drives progress.Marianna treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques as needs change. The plan is shaped together, not imposed from the start.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited travel time. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions, ask brief questions, or get quick support after a tough moment. These flexible formats help clients access consistent care on a schedule that works for them.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she address?
Marianna works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue, post-traumatic stress, and issues like body image, communication problems, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends listening with practical tools. Sessions are collaborative and often mix client-centered listening with CBT strategies and mindfulness practices to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience and past roles as an emergency medical technician and peer counselor. Those experiences inform a calm, practical way of working with people in distress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and offers services by telehealth across the state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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