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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Sarasota
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I have dedicated my career to uncovering the root causes of emotional and behavioral challenges across all age groups. My dual expertise as an Occupational Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker enables a holistic approach to treatment, integrating sensory integration therapy, trauma resolution, and energy-based modalities. I specialize in addressing complex issues through evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy and innovative techniques such as Havening Touch. My practice combines clinical rigor with intuitive insights to support clients in achieving lasting personal transformation. 
Services
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Couples Counseling
ADHD Management
Energy Healing
Grief Counseling
Psychic Mediumship
Brain Coaching
EFT Therapy
Havening Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our practice integrates evidence-based therapies with innovative techniques like Havening
- We provide personalized treatment plans for individual, couples, and family therapy
- Our therapist holds dual certifications in Occupational Therapy and Clinical Social Work
- We offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions for client convenience
What people say
Life has changed
Exceptional therapist
Rescued me
Guiding light
Deep connection
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma resolution using evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and Havening Touch. Addresses PTSD symptoms, childhood trauma, and complex emotional wounds through a combination of talk therapy and energy-based interventions. Helps clients reprocess traumatic memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety management combining cognitive restructuring with somatic interventions. Utilizes Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and mindfulness practices to reduce physiological symptoms. Teaches clients practical tools for managing panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and stress-related disorders in daily life.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based couples therapy focusing on improving communication patterns and emotional connection. Applies the Five Love Languages framework to enhance relationship satisfaction. Addresses conflict resolution, intimacy issues, and partnership challenges through structured therapeutic interventions.
Brain Coaching
Amen Clinic certified brain coaching focusing on optimizing mental performance. Combines neurocognitive assessments with personalized strategies to improve focus, memory, and emotional regulation. Addresses ADHD symptoms and executive functioning challenges through lifestyle modifications and targeted interventions.
Energy Healing
Integrative energy healing modalities including intuitive readings and psychic mediumship. Complements traditional therapy with heart-centered energy work to address spiritual aspects of emotional healing. Helps clients release energetic blockages and connect with higher consciousness for personal transformation.
People
Marilyn Pearlman, LCSW
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35+ years of experience in mental health. Dual-certified Occupational Therapist and Amen Brain Coach. Specializes in trauma resolution, energy healing, and integrative therapy approaches. Provides both traditional and innovative therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What therapeutic modalities do you specialize in?
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, Havening Touch, Emotional Freedom Technique, trauma resolution, and energy-based healing. My practice also includes Amen Brain Coaching and Five Love Languages relationship therapy.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
Yes, I accept Aetna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum plans through Alma billing services. Private pay options include credit cards and Apple Pay for your convenience.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, virtual sessions are available on Wednesdays and by arrangement. Both in-person sessions at our Sarasota office and online appointments offer the same quality therapeutic experience.
What experience do you have with trauma therapy?
With 35+ years of clinical experience, I've developed specialized expertise in trauma resolution using evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and innovative approaches such as Havening Touch.
How do energy healing sessions work?
Energy healing sessions combine intuitive readings with structured energy work to address emotional blockages. These sessions complement traditional therapy by incorporating heart-centered psychic mediumship and somatic interventions for holistic healing.
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