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Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

Marlenny E. Phoenix

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Let's Connect (423) 228-8117
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
My ideal client is someone who feels everything more intensely than they let on. They may be carrying trauma, navigating a major life transition, rebuilding after heartbreak, confronting burnout, or questioning who they are becoming. They are the strong one in their family, the helper, the overthinker, the one who pushes through even when exhausted. They want a therapist who can hold depth, nuance, culture, and complexity; someone who sees beyond symptoms into the story, the survival patterns, and the soul of what they’re carrying. They want clarity, grounding, emotional steadiness, and a space where they don’t have to perform.
I offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy with an intuitive, steady presence. My approach blends evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT-informed care, somatic awareness) with attuned, integrative work that supports identity, relationships, and emotional regulation. I help clients understand and transform their patterns especially around attachment,
If you’re tired of holding everything together, or you feel lost in the in-between of who you’ve been and who you’re becoming, you don’t have to navigate it alone. You can bring your tenderness, your questions, your contradictions, your exhaustion all of it.
Call or Marlenny E. Phoenix now for a free 15 minute consultation - (423) 228-8117

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chattanooga, TN 37411

(423) 228-8117
I offer therapy through secure video sessions, with flexible weekday availability. A calm, private space you can access from anywhere.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (423) 228-8117
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chattanooga, TN 37411

(423) 228-8117
I offer therapy through secure video sessions, with flexible weekday availability. A calm, private space you can access from anywhere.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TennCare
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
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I'm in-network with several insurance plans and also accept private pay. I can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Contact me anytime for help understanding coverage and fees.
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8117
"
I'm in-network with several insurance plans and also accept private pay. I can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Contact me anytime for help understanding coverage and fees.
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8117

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 7050 Marlenny Esther Phoenix
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended Southern Adventist University, MSW, DELE Certification, BSW, BA, AS, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: LCSW(FL) SW20932 / 2022
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I am fully licensed in the states of; Tennessee and Florida.
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Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8117
"
I am fully licensed in the states of; Tennessee and Florida.
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (423) 228-8117

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (423) 228-8117
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Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (423) 228-8117

Endorsement

Mallory Dodd
Mallory Dodd
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSWMPA
Marlenny brings calm, clarity, and genuine care to every case. Her clinical judgment is solid, and she advocates fiercely for her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Reality Therapy
  • Strength-Based
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (423) 228-8117
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (423) 228-8117

Location

Primary Location

Chattanooga, TN 37411

(423) 228-8117
"
I offer therapy through secure video sessions, with flexible weekday availability. A calm, private space you can access from anywhere.
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (423) 228-8117
"
I offer therapy through secure video sessions, with flexible weekday availability. A calm, private space you can access from anywhere.
Photo of Marlenny E. Phoenix, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Marlenny E. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (423) 228-8117