Marlene Carver , LPC

Marlene Carver is a licensed counselor based in Alabama who brings five years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she offers a therapeutic practice grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of each client.

Marlene works with a broad range of concerns, including addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, career challenges, and coping with life changes. She also has experience addressing hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse. Her approach is collaborative and client-focused, centering the person’s goals as the guide for therapy.

Clients can expect a personalized plan that draws on evidence-informed approaches to meet practical goals and build skills for everyday life. Marlene recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and affirms the step it represents, offering supportive guidance as clients begin the process of change and healing.

Approaches for Online Counseling and Practical Support

Marlene often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work - it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce reactivity and support recovery from trauma, grief, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marlene collaborates with each person to identify which methods align best with their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape a treatment path that feels manageable and focused.

Online therapy with Marlene is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or on the go and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are not practical.