Marlene
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
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| español I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate life’s challenges. I earned my degree in Psychology and later obtained a Master of Science.
My ideal client is someone facing relationship struggles, communication breakdowns, emotional distress, or life transitions. They seek clarity, support, and practical tools to improve their relationships, manage conflict, and enhance self-awareness. Their goal is to build stronger connections, set healthy boundaries, and create lasting change. They want guidance in a safe, compassionate space.
My approach is gentle and compassionate. I take the time to listen and understand where you are in your journey. Together, we’ll gain insight into your situation and develop practical tools to navigate daily challenges. You’ll learn strategies to improve communication, manage conflict, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and enhance parenting skills
I understand how overwhelming relationship struggles and life’s challenges can feel. You don’t have to navigate them alone. With support, insight, and practical tools, positive change is possible. If you’re ready to improve communication, strengthen relationships, or find clarity, I’m here to help. Let’s take the first step together toward a healthier life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Marlene Filla now - (218) 451-3855
Let's Connect (218) 451-3855
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $88
- Couple Sessions $155
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BCBS of Massachusetts
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CCA, Inc. EAP
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon BCBS New Jersey
- Modern Health EAP
- National EAP
- Optum
- Optum EAP
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Marlene Filla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (218) 451-3855
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 201365 Marlene Filla
- In Practice for 28 years
- Attended Texas Woman's University, Master's degree in Family Therapy, Graduated 2008
- Certificate from Positive Discipline Association Certified PDParenting Educator / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Marlene Filla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (218) 451-3855
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Discipline, parenting education
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Marlene Filla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (218) 451-3855
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Marlene Filla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (218) 451-3855
Location
Additional Location
Marlene Filla, LMFT
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(218) 451-3855Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Marlene Filla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (218) 451-3855