Therapist profile
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo, LMHC
New York
LMHC - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 002250-1
- NPI1407018591
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
About Marilyn
Marilyn Bryan DeBernardo is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, depression, anger, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
She focuses on practical steps people can use when emotions run high. That includes managing anger, coping after loss, and addressing substance use and codependency. She also helps with career strain, parenting concerns, and problems that arise from trauma and chronic stress.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without being driven by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to pinpoint patterns that feed anxiety and anger and to try new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Marilyn has a long history working across the Capital Region and supporting adults and their loved ones when addiction and mental health overlap. She also has experience addressing issues like attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and recovery from domestic violence and separation.
In sessions she aims to create clear goals and practical tools. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now, what triggers strong reactions, and small behavior changes that reduce conflict. She can also connect people with community resources when extra support is needed.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed into automatic reactions. Online sessions using ACT can teach simple exercises for responding differently to anger and worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns that keep someone stuck and introduces practical behavior experiments to test new ways of responding. That can help with work stress, relationship conflict, and mood shifts.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Early sessions often focus on concrete problems and short-term tools, then adapt as progress and challenges become clearer.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, turn a lunch break into a quick check-in, or use shorter sessions when that suits a schedule. It also allows use of worksheets, skills practice, and in-session coaching that carry over into daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of anger concerns does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, bottle up resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is treated alongside related issues like stress, trauma, and addiction.
How would she approach someone dealing with a short fuse?
She uses practical methods such as CBT to identify triggers and DBT skills to manage intense emotions. The work focuses on short, usable strategies to reduce reactivity.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 25 years of counseling experience in New York, including long-term work with addictions, codependency, grief, and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from New York. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
International clients are accepted. Confirm session options and local regulations before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in this profile. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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