Marsha Oxamendi, LCSW

Marsha Oxamendi is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. She also supports those coping with addictions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, sleep trouble, and career or life transitions. Her approach aims to empower clients to move toward practical, achievable change.

Her style is warm, respectful, and down-to-earth. Sessions are calm and non-threatening, and she listens first to understand each person's priorities. She uses a mix of methods to match what the client needs, focusing on small skills and steady progress.

Marsha trained at Florida State University and earned a Master of Social Work in 2010. She has 14 years of clinical experience working in varied settings, including counseling inside correctional facilities and offering group anger management. She has supported dialysis patients, veterans and their families in hospice care, and pregnant and postpartum women.

In practice she draws on a number of evidence-based approaches and adapts them to daily life. Clients can expect clear, practical techniques for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and coping with health challenges. Work in therapy includes skill building, reflective conversation, and planning steps that fit a client's routine.

Marsha aims to help people build resilience and make changes that matter to them. She focuses on supporting individual growth so clients can work toward goals at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression, worry, and sleep problems. It offers concrete tools for shifting patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals, giving space for reflection and self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time so the work fits real life and meets evolving needs.

Confirm the session formats before booking since specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also opens access for international clients who want to connect with a Florida-licensed therapist. The focus remains on practical strategies, emotional support, and steps that help clients manage health challenges and everyday demands.