Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo, LMHC
Licensed NY counselor specializing in addiction and trauma
- Addictions and substance use
- Grief and trauma support
- Phone and video sessions
About Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with extensive training in substance use and co-occurring disorders. She also holds a credential as an alcohol and substance use disorder counselor with a gambling certification (CASAC-G) and a combined OMH and NY OASAS certificate to work with clients who have co-existing mental health and substance use conditions (IMHATT). The LMHC credential identifies her as a licensed mental health professional qualified to provide counseling services across a range of concerns, while the CASAC-G and IMHATT credentials reflect specialized training in addiction, gambling issues, and integrated treatment for dual diagnoses.
With 25 years of experience serving the Capital Region and surrounding communities, she focuses on helping adults, family members, and loved ones navigate challenges related to addictions, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions. Her practice emphasizes support for codependency, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and other stressors. Marilyn approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership aimed at overcoming obstacles and moving toward meaningful change. She seeks to be a catalyst for positive progress and to connect people with resources that support their goals and resilience.
With 25 years of experience serving the Capital Region and surrounding communities, she focuses on helping adults, family members, and loved ones navigate challenges related to addictions, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions. Her practice emphasizes support for codependency, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and other stressors. Marilyn approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership aimed at overcoming obstacles and moving toward meaningful change. She seeks to be a catalyst for positive progress and to connect people with resources that support their goals and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo have?
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo has 25 years of experience as a counselor.
Is Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is NY LMHC 002250-1.
In which languages does Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo located?
She is located in New York.
How can I work with Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo as my therapist?
You can work with Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo work with international clients?
Yes, Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for effective online care
Marilyn often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside a client-centered stance. ACT helps people clarify their values and build actions around what matters most while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and adapting to life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday struggles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration to strengthen self-understanding and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marilyn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. This variety of formats allows therapy to meet clients where they are and support steady progress.
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