Marsha Oxamendi, LCSW

Marsha Oxamendi is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She uses a warm, respectful approach aimed at helping people build coping skills and move toward their goals. Marsha writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person.

Marsha draws on 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns. She has supported people dealing with anger, addictions, sleep problems, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her background includes counseling in settings such as correctional facilities, dialysis units, hospice care for veterans and their families, and services for pregnant and postpartum women.

Her style is compassionate and non-threatening. Sessions focus on practical steps and real-life skills. She centers conversations on what is most useful for each person and helps them try different ways to cope and make changes.

Marsha earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2010 and practices as an LCSW in Florida. She has worked with individuals and groups, including anger management groups and mental health counseling for varied medical and caregiving contexts.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative relationship where the therapist guides and supports gradual progress. She encourages self-empowerment and practical problem solving so clients can apply what they learn to everyday life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on their values and small actions that move them forward. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve sleep and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can blend techniques so people learn tools that match their situation.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time that can be a barrier to regular care. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions so clients practice skills between meetings and apply them in everyday life.