- CBT and mindfulness
- Family of origin issues
- Grief and life changes
About Marcia
Marcia Pontoni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship problems, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and issues related to addiction and stress.
Marcia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness in her work. She combines these with client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life.
In sessions she listens to the practical difficulties people bring. She helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then practices different ways to respond. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change when people feel stuck.
Marcia often helps people untangle family of origin issues and longtime patterns that affect intimacy, trust, and communication. She addresses guilt, shame, control struggles, and codependency in clear, practical steps rather than labels.
Her experience includes supporting people facing serious life transitions such as aging, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, divorce, and separation. She also works with those navigating gender dysphoria, infidelity, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details to match their needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It supports clearer self-understanding and helps people talk through family patterns and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing habitual reactions learned in childhood. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and decisions about techniques happen together over a few sessions.
The biography notes she works by video and telephone. Confirm the available session options before booking so they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her about which session length and format best match your days and responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to address patterns and practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography indicates use of video and telephone formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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