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LPC, LMFT

Marianne Terrebonne, LPC, LMFT

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasFamily, Parenting, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Marianne

Marianne Terrebonne brings 40 years of clinical experience to her counseling practice, combining training as an LPC and as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) to guide clients through complex life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on Internal Family Systems alongside client-centered and attachment-informed perspectives to help people explore internal conflicts, strengthen relationships, and develop practical coping skills.

Her background includes extensive work within school systems and 13 years collaborating with Juvenile Diversion Services and the Office of the District Attorney, giving her particular familiarity with assessment, counseling, and treatment planning across varied settings.

Known for a pragmatic, problem-solving orientation, Marianne applies tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when clients need concrete strategies for emotion regulation, stress, or addiction issues. She addresses a broad range of concerns including family and relationship struggles, parenting, grief, career transitions, anxiety and depression, and issues related to aging and life purpose.

Licensed in Louisiana (LA LPC 710, LA LMFT 202), she accepts English-speaking clients and works with both local and international clients through flexible session formats to accommodate different needs.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care



Marianne integrates Internal Family Systems and attachment-based work into online sessions to help clients understand inner parts and relational patterns. Internal Family Systems focuses on identifying and listening to different internal voices or parts to reduce inner conflict and promote self-leadership, which can be helpful for anxiety, anger, and identity questions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses and interpersonal behavior, offering a framework to heal trust, communication, and connection difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Marianne discusses goals and preferences with each person and tailors a mix of methods - from exploratory IFS work to skills-based CBT or DBT techniques - so that the therapeutic plan fits the client’s needs rather than assuming a single method up front.

Online therapy with Marianne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow clients to engage in in-depth reflective work, practice new coping strategies between sessions, and maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Marianne works with many concerns including family and parenting problems, anger, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and career or life-purpose questions.
What is Marianne's therapeutic style and approach?
She combines Internal Family Systems with client-centered and attachment-based approaches, and uses practical CBT and DBT techniques when clients need concrete coping skills.
How long has Marianne been practicing?
Her clinical career spans 40 years, including assessment, counseling, and treatment planning roles within school systems and juvenile diversion collaborations.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed as an LPC and an LMFT and holds Louisiana licenses LA LPC 710 and LA LMFT 202, practicing from Louisiana.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with clients outside the country?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, enabling people outside Louisiana to work together across time zones.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Louisiana

Languages

English