Marilyn Brodersen

Marilyn Brodersen is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience who helps people facing big life changes and emotional strain. She often works with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and addictions. Her approach is steady and practical, aimed at helping people feel less overwhelmed and more able to act in ways that match their values.

Marilyn uses a client-centered style that puts each person's experience at the center of sessions. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and guides clients to notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on real-life problems - for example, managing chronic pain, handling caregiver stress, or coping with shame and isolation.

Her experience includes supporting people through midlife shifts, questions about sexuality and body image, and the ripple effects of attachment wounds and abandonment fears. She helps with everyday pressures too, such as money worries, workplace stress, and impulsivity that interferes with goals. The work often includes practical steps for emotional regulation and clearer decision making.

Marilyn emphasizes rebuilding a sense of purpose and stronger emotional habits over time. She encourages small, manageable changes and helps clients track progress. People seeking help for women's issues will find that topic included among her areas of focus.

Marilyn practices in California as an LMFT. She offers sessions in English and does not provide services to international clients. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Marilyn’s Client-Centered Approach Works Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects understanding, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for worries like anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, grief, and questions about identity or life purpose.

That same client-centered work adapts well to remote sessions because it centers on conversation, clarity, and real-world problem solving. The therapist and client decide together which topics to address and what pace feels right. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process and Marilyn will help tailor the work to a client's goals and preferences.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also help people maintain continuity of care during life changes while keeping focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.