About

Portland Seattle Spokane therapist
Marilyn Sears, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LICSW

I am a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals ages 17 and older presenting with a variety of issues. My specialties include anxiety & depression, loss & grief, relationship issues, women's issues, career challenges and future planning. I am licensed in both Washington and Oregon. I do not provide counseling to couples at this time.

I earned my doctorate from the University of Southern California and my master’s degree from the University of Washington. I am licensed to practice in both Oregon and Washington, earning advanced credentialing to obtain this licensure. I participate in regular clinical consultation and continuing education to maintain expertise and professional accountability.

My approach is an integrative one. Not everyone’s needs are the same, and I will tailor our time together to suit your unique needs, pulling from multiple frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Brief Interventions, Internal Family Systems, Rapid Trauma Processing, and PsychoEducation.

I am a firm believer that mental health is health, therefore sleep, nutrition, and activity all contribute to our overall outlook. I look forward to working collaboratively with you to help increase your well-being.

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