Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo, LMHC
LMHC specializing in addiction and trauma recovery
- 25 years experience
- Addictions and trauma
- Online and phone sessions
About Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience helping adults and families navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She is also a credentialed alcohol and substance use disorder counselor with a gambling certification (CASAC-G) and holds a combined OMH and NY OASAS certificate to work with clients who have co-occurring disorders (IMHATT), qualifications that support her focus on addiction and dual-diagnosis work.
She has spent decades working throughout the Capital Region, providing care for adults, family members and loved ones affected by addictions, substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and parenting challenges, bipolar disorder and ADHD. She also brings experience with codependency, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics and recovery from domestic violence and substance-related problems.
Marilyn emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic partnership that helps people build skills, increase resilience and connect to resources that support longer-term change. She aims to help those who feel stuck or powerless take the first steps toward greater wellbeing and toward the life they want to live.
She has spent decades working throughout the Capital Region, providing care for adults, family members and loved ones affected by addictions, substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and parenting challenges, bipolar disorder and ADHD. She also brings experience with codependency, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics and recovery from domestic violence and substance-related problems.
Marilyn emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic partnership that helps people build skills, increase resilience and connect to resources that support longer-term change. She aims to help those who feel stuck or powerless take the first steps toward greater wellbeing and toward the life they want to live.
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 mental health professional.
Is Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 002250-1.
In which languages does Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo located?
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Marilyn uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that support a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance is preventing progress.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that examines how thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and patterns that contribute to addiction. CBT helps people develop new coping strategies and solve current problems.
Client-Centered Therapy is another element of her work, emphasizing empathy, active listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance so clients can explore concerns like grief, relationship difficulties and self-esteem at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marilyn collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to tailor treatment rather than applying a single model to every situation.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions and access support from different locations. These options provide practical access to consistent therapeutic work without sacrificing the collaborative nature of in-person care.
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