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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Sarasota
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I have dedicated my career to uncovering the root causes of emotional and behavioral challenges across all age groups. My dual expertise as an Occupational Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker enables a holistic approach to treatment, integrating sensory integration therapy, trauma resolution, and energy-based modalities. I hold advanced certifications in Amen Brain Coaching, Havening Touch Technique, and Emotional Freedom Technique, ensuring clients receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. My practice combines evidence-based therapies with intuitive guidance, fostering transformative growth for individuals, couples, and families.Located in Sarasota, Florida, I serve clients through in-person and virtual sessions, prioritizing accessibility and personalized support. My commitment to continuous professional development ensures clients benefit from cutting-edge therapeutic techniques. I collaborate with a network of healthcare professionals to provide integrated care, emphasizing long-term wellness over temporary solutions. Client testimonials consistently highlight my ability to create safe, empowering therapeutic environments that facilitate profound personal breakthroughs.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Addiction Counseling
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Grief Counseling
ADHD/ADD Support
Bipolar Disorder Therapy
Psychic Mediumship
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of clinical experience across diverse therapeutic modalities
- Dual expertise in occupational therapy and clinical social work
- Certified in advanced trauma resolution techniques including Havening
- Integrates evidence-based therapy with intuitive energy healing approaches
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual and family needs
Associations and certifications
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- Amen Brain Coach
- Certified Havening Touch Practitioner
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner
What people say
Compassionate therapist
Profound personal breakthroughs
Safe therapeutic environment
Intuitive energy healing
Transformative growth
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma resolution using evidence-based techniques including Havening Touch and EMDR. Addresses PTSD symptoms, childhood trauma, and complex emotional wounds through neurobiological healing approaches that rewire traumatic memories while maintaining client safety and empowerment throughout the recovery process.
Addiction Counseling
Comprehensive addiction treatment combining cognitive behavioral therapy with energy healing modalities. Focuses on identifying root causes of addictive behaviors while developing coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques tailored to individual recovery journeys and personal growth goals.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach to improving family dynamics through evidence-based communication techniques and emotional regulation strategies. Addresses intergenerational patterns, conflict resolution, and relationship healing to foster healthier family interactions and stronger support networks.
Anxiety Treatment
Holistic anxiety management combining cognitive restructuring with somatic interventions. Teaches practical tools for nervous system regulation while addressing underlying thought patterns contributing to chronic anxiety and panic disorders.
Psychic Mediumship
Heart-centered psychic readings integrated with therapeutic frameworks to explore spiritual connections and life purpose. Provides compassionate guidance for personal growth while maintaining ethical boundaries and client-centered focus.
People
Marilyn Pearlman, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
35+ year mental health professional with dual expertise in occupational therapy and clinical social work. Specializes in trauma resolution, energy healing, and integrative therapy approaches for individuals and families.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma resolution, and energy-based techniques like EFT and Havening for comprehensive care.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I accept Aetna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum plans through Alma billing services. Private pay options also available.
Are virtual sessions available?
Virtual sessions are offered for added flexibility, with in-person appointments available Tuesday and Thursday in Sarasota.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I specialize in trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD/ADD using personalized treatment plans.
How do energy healing sessions work?
Energy healing integrates intuitive readings and Heart-Centered Psychic Mediumship with traditional therapy to address emotional and spiritual blockages.
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Reviews (2)
Tamara Solum
Sep 03, 2019
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Marilyn is a compassionate, approachable and no-nonsense therapist who helped identify my teen gifted daughters ADD, helping her successfully complete high school and get through the college process. In addition, she has helped me navigate the loss of my sister and both parents and my husbands travel anxiety. Finally, when my daughter was faced with a debilitating, chronic illness, Marilyn was an incredible resource. Not only did she provide some on-going support, but she recommended the MD who finally got to the bottom of her digestive disorder. Our family is forever grateful to Marilyn
Martha Murner
Jun 06, 2017
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I posted my review ,funny anything remotely negative gets removed . why bother reviewing? Guess she is a narsistic person
, and not very compassionate. ,i don't think she has ever counseled somebody who's child was murdered. The books from Theresa Caputo did me more good for the money ,she spent the first ten minutes looking up a book that I have called good grief. She uses a lot of Theresa's techniques . she has me worse than when I went there. Hope she learns more about murder and that kind of grief .
, and not very compassionate. ,i don't think she has ever counseled somebody who's child was murdered. The books from Theresa Caputo did me more good for the money ,she spent the first ten minutes looking up a book that I have called good grief. She uses a lot of Theresa's techniques . she has me worse than when I went there. Hope she learns more about murder and that kind of grief .
