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Marsha (Marcie) Eriksen Hanna

Marsha (Marcie) Eriksen Hanna, LCSW

Therapist in California

Restoring confidence through practical, strength-based care

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21 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Strengths-based focus
  • Solution-focused tools
  • CBT-informed strategies

About Marsha

Marsha (Marcie) Eriksen Hanna welcomes people who are ready to work on their sense of self and life direction. She is Marsha, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience. She focuses on practical steps that build confidence and move people toward clearer goals.

Marsha uses a strengths-based frame to highlight what already works in a person’s life. She combines solution-focused ideas with cognitive behavioral methods to break problems into manageable parts. Sessions are grounded and direct, with a supportive tone.

Her work covers common struggles such as low self esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, career frustration, and coping with life changes. She also offers help for compassion fatigue, caregiving strain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and feelings of isolation.

Clients can expect a warm and respectful approach. Marsha aims to listen closely and to tailor strategies to each person’s situation. She favors practical tools people can use between sessions to reinforce progress.

Marsha completed a Master’s degree in Social Work at San Diego State University and holds an Intergenerational Specialist certificate from the University of Pittsburgh’s graduate school of social work. She practices in California and speaks English.

How Marsha applies practical approaches to online care

Marsha draws on a strengths-based approach that helps people notice and use what already works in their lives. This method focuses on small, repeatable actions that build confidence and momentum, which can be especially helpful for self esteem and coping with change.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that narrow in on immediate, realistic goals. These techniques break larger problems into steps and identify concrete next moves, which helps when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by big decisions like career shifts or caregiving choices.

Cognitive behavioral ideas are part of her work too, helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. This practical attention to thinking and action supports changes in mood, stress reactions, and everyday habits.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Marsha will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find the best fit for your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / loneliness

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?

She helps people with self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career challenges, relationship and family concerns, and caregiving or end-of-life stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, direct, and respectful. She listens actively and works with people to set practical goals and steps.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults and families in areas like mood, grief, caregiving, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

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.

How do I begin working with her?

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