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Marsha Oxamendi, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Marsha

Marsha Oxamendi is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, sleep problems, career strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She offers calm, respectful support and focuses on helping people move toward personal growth. Her counseling style is warm, compassionate, and non-threatening.

She centers the conversation on the person's experience and aims to create an atmosphere where honest talk can happen. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the client and taking small steps toward change.

Marsha uses several practical approaches to help people manage feelings and build new patterns. She works with Internal Family Systems to look at different parts of the self, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action, and cognitive and behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

She also draws on dialectical skills for emotion regulation when needed. Marsha earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2010 and has 14 years of practice as an LCSW.

Her background includes work with diverse groups, such as people in correctional settings, dialysis patients, veterans and their families in hospice care, and pregnant and postpartum women. She seeks to empower people so they can meet goals and cope better with life’s demands.

Prospective clients are encouraged to consider their needs and decide if her straightforward, supportive approach feels like the right fit.

How her approaches translate to online work

Marsha uses Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches in ways that adapt well to online conversations. Internal Family Systems helps people notice and talk with different inner parts and can be done through guided discussion and gentle retrieval of feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and building small, practical actions to align life with those values. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening and creating a supportive space where the person’s own goals guide the session.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques that match the person's goals, needs, and preferences. That choice may shift over time as new concerns come up or progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, shortening travel time, and keeping appointments during work breaks. Online work can also make it easier to use homework tools, worksheets, and tracking between sessions. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marsha address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, sleep problems, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, compassionate, and non-threatening, focusing on listening, practical steps, and empowering clients toward personal growth.
What is her professional background?
Marsha holds a Master of Social Work from Florida State University (2010) and brings 14 years of experience working in varied settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English