Lenita Marquez, LMHC
Washington LMHC supporting healing and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and abuse recovery
- Relationship and family work
About Lenita Marquez
Lenita Marquez, LMHC, is a Washington-based licensed mental health counselor with 9 years of clinical experience. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that reflects specialized training in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic care. She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and life transitions, helping each person build greater emotional resilience and self-understanding.
Her practice emphasizes empathy and collaboration, offering a person-centered foundation that honors each individual’s background and goals. Lenita blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, holistic stance to address issues such as grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also works with themes like attachment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and communication or control difficulties within relationships.
Whether the work centers on short-term symptom relief or longer-term personal growth, Lenita partners with clients to develop practical coping strategies and meaningful change. Her approach is informed by clinical methods that support skill-building, emotional regulation, and improved relational patterns, all tailored to the unique needs of the person sitting in therapy.
Her practice emphasizes empathy and collaboration, offering a person-centered foundation that honors each individual’s background and goals. Lenita blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, holistic stance to address issues such as grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also works with themes like attachment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and communication or control difficulties within relationships.
Whether the work centers on short-term symptom relief or longer-term personal growth, Lenita partners with clients to develop practical coping strategies and meaningful change. Her approach is informed by clinical methods that support skill-building, emotional regulation, and improved relational patterns, all tailored to the unique needs of the person sitting in therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lenita Marquez have?
Lenita Marquez has 9 years of experience.
Is Lenita Marquez a licensed therapist?
Yes. Lenita Marquez holds the LMHC credential. License details: WA LMHC LH 61015543.
In which languages does Lenita Marquez provide therapy?
Lenita Marquez provides therapy in English.
Where is Lenita Marquez located?
Lenita Marquez is located in Washington.
How can I work with Lenita Marquez as my therapist?
You can work with Lenita Marquez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lenita Marquez work with international clients?
Lenita Marquez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lenita Marquez 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 and Online Support
Lenita integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s perspective guides the work and personal growth is supported through empathic listening and collaboration. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can benefit those struggling with intense emotions, relationship patterns, or self-destructive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lenita works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time based on what is most helpful for the individual.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.