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Marlena Stanford

LMSW Marlena Stanford Psychotherapy
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Couples Counseling, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD

Introduction

You’re a capable, caring person with a genuine zest for life, yet your mental health or relationship concerns may be pushing you to your limits. You might be seeking relief from symptoms of intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or emotions that feel too intense to manage—or you may be struggling with disconnection or conflict in your relationship. You want to feel understood, and you’re looking for an approach that honors who you are while helping you move toward the life and relationship you want to build. In therapy, we’ll take an active approach to addressing your concerns. For individuals, this often means learning to relate differently to painful thoughts and feelings—making space for them rather than getting caught in struggle—so you can invest your energy in what truly matters to you. For couples, our work focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional and behavioral patterns that create distance or conflict, helping you strengthen connection and trust. Together, we’ll uncover the moments of resilience, hope, and joy that point the way toward greater well-being and more meaningful relationships. This is a supervised private practice owned and managed by a master’s level, non-independent licensee under Board-approved clinical supervision pursuant to A.A.C. R4-6-217. The Board-approved clinical supervisor of this practice is Nancy Jo McCleod, LCSW.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White, Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LMSW #22564 (AZ)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Pregnant/Postpartum Women
  • Academics/Educators

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Interfaith

Payment options Free intro call available

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • 50-minute therapy session $65 - $115

Locations

Phoenix Therapists' Hub
16601 N 40th St, Suite 216
Phoenix, AZ 85032-3354
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Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - The Ohio State University

Professional Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)
  • Association for Play Therapy
  • International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
  • International OCD Foundation

FAQ

Is Marlena Stanford accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Marlena Stanford is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Marlena Stanford offer telehealth appointments? Marlena Stanford does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Marlena Stanford specialize in? Marlena Stanford specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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