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Marlene Knecht, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Marlene is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Marlene. View 21 reviews
Great news, Marlene is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

I am lucky to have such a kind and supportive therapist who does her best to understand my problems without judgement.

Reviewed August 2024

Marlene has been a huge help over the last couple months. I experienced something traumatic that affected me as well as my relationship. Throughout the whole process, I was her primary concern and she helped me process feelings, provided tools, & support for me at a time I felt very much alone. She is warm, patient, and easy to talk to. I would strongly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2023

More about Marlene

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

I am an experienced LMSW social worker with 30 years of experience working with the multicultural population in Detroit , Michigan and the greater Wayne County area. I have worked with children in foster care and residential care and in juvenile justice placements. I have worked with families, young adults, teens and adults with issues of abuse, neglect, substance use, depression, anxiety, loss and grief, economic hardships, parenting challenges, medical issues, blended and divorced families. I have provided treatment for HIV patients and those seeking support to be the most authentic people they can be. I am willing to talk with couples who are working to better their relationship. I think they will find me a listening neutral ear.

I believe in helping clients find their strengths no matter what life circumstances have impacted them. I regard my clients positively unconditionally. My favorite quote from Winston Churchill is to "Never, Never Give Up." I believe people should be as happy as they can possibly be.

I will use Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered, Cognitive BehaviorTherapy, DBT, and Imago techniques and tools in sessions. I also like Mindfulness to aid relaxation and combat overall stress. But above all, I will listen and learn what you are thinking, doing and feeling to aid your overall emotional adjustment.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Marlene Knecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265851497.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801074204 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Marlene Knecht

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Recommend Great Helped Listens Excellent Supportive Understanding Anxiety Caring

I am lucky to have such a kind and supportive therapist who does her best to understand my problems without judgement.

Reviewed August 2024

Marlene has been a huge help over the last couple months. I experienced something traumatic that affected me as well as my relationship. Throughout the whole process, I was her primary concern and she helped me process feelings, provided tools, & support for me at a time I felt very much alone. She is warm, patient, and easy to talk to. I would strongly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2023

Marlene always listens to me and how I feel. She gives productive advice and resources, some of which I can use immediately and always discusses future goals.

Reviewed July 2023

She’s excellent. She’s attentive. She offers solutions.

Reviewed June 2023

Marlene is a very kind, caring and nice person. She listens to what you have to say and gives good feed back. She is very fun to talk and very understanding.

Reviewed June 2023

Listens to everything I have to say and tells me if I’m wrong or right or what to do during those situations or how I reacted. I’ve never been this open

Reviewed May 2023

Marlene has been an excellent therapist. Her insight and knowledge of how to work with patients has been a great help to me My family and work life has improved with her help Thank you Dr. Knecht You’ve helped me. (Pun) konecht withe my family and feelings

Reviewed February 2023

Marlene is very kind, supportive and professional. She also provided me with tactical tips and coping strategies for some of the issues I’m experiencing, which were really helpful.

Reviewed November 2022

Mrs. Marlene is a very genuine, kind and patient therapist. She doesn't over pry sensitive situations, she maintains positive energy, and always offers suggestions with whatever topic is being discussed. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Two thumbs up

Reviewed November 2022

Marlene has been an incredible resource for me. I feel heard, validated, and understood. I am thankful for the tools she has provided.

Reviewed November 2022

Marlene helped me a lot in dealing with my anxiety. She has a reassuring manner, lots of insights and practical advice based on experience, widely accepted scientific principles , and common sense. I feel I have a lot of skills now that I can use going forward.

Reviewed November 2022

Marlene is earnest, insightful, compassionate and incredibly skilled at what she does from her breadth of experience. I only worked with her for a few weeks but I find our time together incredibly helpful. I cannot recommend her enough! Thanks again Marlene!

Reviewed November 2022

Marlene's absolutely amazing

Reviewed June 2022

Marlene is amazing. She’s helped me a great deal and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is having a hard time.

Reviewed March 2022

Marlene was very understanding and supportive. She offered resonating advice to help me create peace of mind and clarity about my personal issues.

Reviewed February 2022

Marlene has been an amazing support through some very tough times. She has great insight, she’s positive, and she’s an exceptional listener. Her a availability is great, I never have a problem booking a session during the week or in the mornings and along with our sessions she also recommends great books and sends me worksheets and online resources that help me to continue my therapy throughout the week. Couldn’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed February 2022

Marlene is an amazing therapist that truly tries to understand you and help you wherever you can, even if you message her outside of an session. She's absolutely amazing and is helping me a lot.

Reviewed February 2022

Marlene is amazing. She is someone real who is understanding and listens and made me feel safe. I have grown so much in just a few months of talking to her and felt a weight lifted off my chest and in control of my anxiety. I highly recommend Marlene.

Reviewed November 2021

Professional, experienced and caring, she immediately put me at ease with her warmth and concern. She was also able to quickly identify my main issues and retain all the information I had given in such a short time. Excellent therapist. Highly recommended

Reviewed September 2021

I never received therapy, but I always feel safe to disclose my feelings with Marlene since my very first session. She helps me identify the things I’m struggling with in life and offers effective solutions for problems I face, big or small. Outside counseling, I try to reflect on my feelings and apply what I have learned from my therapist.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marlene Knecht offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Marlene Knecht works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Marlene Knecht speak?

Marlene Knecht speaks English.

How many years of experience does Marlene Knecht have?

Marlene Knecht has 30 years of experience.

Where is Marlene Knecht licensed to practice?

Marlene Knecht is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Marlene Knecht accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Marlene Knecht accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Marlene Knecht offer?

Marlene Knecht offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Marlene Knecht?

Marlene Knecht can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Marlene Knecht?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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