Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

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Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)

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11811 N Tatum Blvd Suit 3031, Phoenix, AZ 85028

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Available both in-person and online

11811 N Tatum Blvd Suit 3031 Phoenix, AZ 85028

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Are you stuck in mental, emotional, or behavioral patterns that no longer work? Therapy offers space to think more clearly and move toward the life you want. If you've been living with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, or mood swings, it doesn’t have to be this way.

I support my clients by using research-backed approaches to help them get unstuck from even the stickiest mental health and relationship challenges. Therapy with me is a relationship and shared effort where you can be yourself and I'll help you change based on your goals.

I pay attention to what’s helping and adjust along the way. Some days we’re gaining insight; some days we’re skill-building; some days we’re taking a deep dive into a core fear; some days we’re solution focused. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within 10–15 sessions. We’ll move at your pace, toward what matters most to you.

Call or Email Marlena Stanford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (623) 352-0796

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Integrative Counseling Center

11811 N Tatum Blvd Suit 3031

Phoenix, AZ 85028 map

(623) 352-0796

16601 N 40th St Suite 216

Phoenix, AZ 85032 map

My website

I offer therapy sessions in person Phoenix, as well as via Telehealth.

I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Marital and Premarital and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (623) 352-0796

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Integrative Counseling Center

11811 N Tatum Blvd Suit 3031

Phoenix, AZ 85028 map

(623) 352-0796

16601 N 40th St Suite 216

Phoenix, AZ 85032 map

My website

I offer therapy sessions in person Phoenix, as well as via Telehealth.

I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Marital and Premarital and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Banner Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth

I accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna and cash payments for individual therapy sessions and family sessions.

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796

I accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna and cash payments for individual therapy sessions and family sessions.

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LMSW-22564 Marlena Stanford

Education and Years In Practice

Attended The Ohio State University

Additional Credentials

Membership with Postpartum Support International

Membership with Association for Contextual Behavioral Science

I am supervised and work for Daniel Levi, LPC. I am also a member of Phoenix Therapists' Hub.

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796

I am supervised and work for Daniel Levi, LPC. I am also a member of Phoenix Therapists' Hub.

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Marital and Premarital
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Panic Attacks
Parenting
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues

My younger clients are often challenged by low mood, panic attacks, intrusive or scary thoughts, social anxiety, or high stress. I also support parents and professionals experiencing depression or burnout, and folks navigating stage of life challenges.

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796

Endorsement

Viggy Lauer

LAC

Highly recommended.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Family / Marital
Integrative
Play Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

My approach is grounded in therapies that help clients manage their difficult private experiences and take meaningful action toward the lives they want to live. Therapy focuses on building psychological flexibility-the ability to be open, connected, and making choices aligned with what matters most. Specific types of therapy include ACT, CBT, EFT, solution focused therapy and ERP.

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796

Marlena Stanford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 352-0796