Marcia Pontoni , LCSW

Marcia Pontoni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 25 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with individuals and families facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to life transitions and caregiving. Her practice also addresses issues such as addiction, intimacy concerns, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impacts of chronic illness and aging.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the client’s unique circumstances. Marcia integrates evidence-informed methods into her work, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques while maintaining a client-centered stance that prioritizes the client’s values and goals. She aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Marcia works most effectively through video and telephone sessions and notes primary availability on Tuesdays and Fridays, with flexibility as needed. She works part-time for Better Help. Marcia is not accepting new clients at this time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Marcia Pontoni

Marcia commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness therapy alongside a client-centered approach. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple, present-focused awareness practices that can help with emotional regulation, coping with loss, and reducing reactivity. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client's own goals and values guide the work.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Marcia works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered in multiple formats to increase flexibility and access to care. Marcia conducts video calls and phone sessions and also uses live chat and text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals without travel.