- Trauma-informed care
- EMDR included
- English and French
About Marylise
Marylise Zwarts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing relationship pain, trauma, grief, anxiety, and major life changes. She speaks English and French and works with adults who are struggling with things like addiction, sleep and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, and stress.
Her approach is practical and focused on progress. She offers a mix of client-centered work, psychodynamic ideas, and EMDR to address distressing memories and stuck patterns. Sessions aim to reduce symptoms and build skills that make daily life easier.
Marylise draws on 25 years of clinical experience in different settings, including nonprofit and residential programs, community mental health, and private practice. That background means she has seen many kinds of struggles - from loss and PTSD to substance use and chronic worry - and brings that experience into each session.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to the person in front of her, then helps set clear, realistic goals. The work often includes talking through patterns, processing traumatic memories, and practicing behaviors that support better sleep, healthier relationships, and steadier mood.
Her aim is to help people feel more confident and able to make choices that suit them. Marylise encourages active participation so clients can see change happen sooner and move toward a life they want to live.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client needs, helping people feel heard and understood while they set their own goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to reduce the emotional charge of distressing memories and can help with nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and trauma-related reactions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time, such as attachment or control issues, and helps uncover how past experiences shape present behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made, so plans are reviewed and adjusted together.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between appointments. Online work can make attending sessions easier when travel is difficult, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and help sustain ongoing progress after an in-person visit. Because session delivery options are not specified here, confirm the current online formats available before booking so you know what will work best for your schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marylise address?
She supports people coping with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep and eating problems, stress, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, combining listening with concrete steps. Sessions tend to focus on reducing distress and building skills for everyday life.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 25 years of experience across nonprofit, residential, and private practice settings and has worked with people facing trauma, addiction, loss, and chronic stress.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and French, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.