Marlene Carver is a licensed counselor based in Alabama who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, and addiction concerns.
01About Marlene
Marlene Carver is a licensed counselor based in Alabama who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, and addiction concerns. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to meet people where they are.
With five years of experience, she has worked with clients dealing with trauma, grief, and self-esteem difficulties as well as intimacy-related issues and infidelity.
Background and approach
She also supports people coping with career transitions, life changes, and end-of-life or hospice related concerns. Marlene adjusts her approach to each person's situation rather than using a single formula. Sessions often mix client-centered talk with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy.
That means conversations focus on understanding the person first, then practicing small changes in thinking and behavior that can ease distress. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused steps are used when they fit the client’s goals. Marlene emphasizes clear, short-term goals when helpful, while also allowing space to process deeper feelings.
She works with people experiencing self-harm thoughts or the fallout of sexual assault and abuse with care and direct support. Her aim is to create a steady, practical plan so clients can move forward. Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative process.
Marlene will listen, tailor a plan to a person's needs, and adjust strategies as progress is made.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License LPC04744 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1972160919 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Methods Marlene names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Marlene names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Marlene’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person first. The therapist listens with respect and follows the client’s lead to understand what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs an accepting space to talk through feelings and make sense of life events.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Online sessions can include brief exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. Together they will adjust tactics over time so sessions stay focused and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates or moments when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
Marlene supports people with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and self-esteem challenges. She also works with addictions, intimacy-related matters, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and career or life change issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques. Sessions may include cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused steps to reach short-term goals.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience supporting people through trauma, grief, addiction issues, and relationship challenges. Her approach adapts to each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Alabama. The listing shows her as an Alabama LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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