Marsha Oxamendi, LCSW
Practical, story-focused therapy for life challenges
Details
| Name | Marsha Oxamendi |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Marsha
Marsha Oxamendi is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and challenges like ADHD and compassion fatigue. She takes a warm, respectful approach and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Her voice is calm and straightforward, and she aims to empower people to move toward their goals. Her style is compassionate and non-threatening. Sessions are intended to feel collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Background and approach
She listens for the stories that shape how people see themselves and their problems, and then works with them to find new options for moving forward. Marsha draws on Narrative therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
That mix lets her address thoughts and behaviors, while also paying attention to life stories and values. Practical tools for managing emotion and building new habits are commonly used in session. She trained at Florida State University and has been a licensed clinician since earning a Master of Social Work in 2010.
Her experience includes counseling people in a variety of settings, including work with prisoners, dialysis patients, veterans and families in hospice care, and pregnant and postpartum women. People who choose her are often looking for steady support through major life changes, coping with loss, or learning healthier ways to manage strong emotions.
She encourages small steps that fit into everyday life and aims to help each person discover what works for them.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger management among the things Marsha works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Marsha among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Marsha directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Marsha directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based therapy work online
Marsha combines Narrative-informed work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered ways of relating. Narrative work focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps them find alternative, more helpful narratives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) looks at values and practical steps people can take even when feelings are difficult. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship while the person figures things out.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend ways of working that fit. That decision is collaborative and may adapt over time as goals change.
The original profile did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills learned in session in their everyday routines and practice new ways of handling stress in real life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related struggles.
How would you describe the therapist's approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and respectful, combining Narrative ideas with practical skills from ACT, CBT, and DBT. The focus is on listening to your story and finding concrete ways to change unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in varied settings such as anger management groups, dialysis care, hospice work with veterans and families, and perinatal support.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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