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Dr. Marlene Blyden

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 14 years of experience. I specialize in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), Clinical Anxiety Treatment (CCATP), and advanced EMDR. I also provide compassionate grief counseling and Christian counseling upon request.

My approach to therapy

If you are seeking healing, recovery, restoration, and growth from emotional, behavioral, trauma, relational, communication, boundaries, anger, grief, loss, or addiction challenges, you have come to the right place. I would be honored to assist you thrive in this season of your life.

What you can expect from me

My style is warm, energetic, and infused with humor. I take a holistic, strength-based, and person-centered approach, honoring your unique background, strengths, and challenges. Using evidence-based methods, I work collaboratively to support meaningful change. Reach out to learn more—I look forward to connecting and supporting your journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Humorous, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    EdD (Doctor of Education) at Liberty University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
    Florida, Virginia
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Structural Family, Attachment Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
Offers free consultationsNext available