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LENITA MARQUEZ, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

LENITA is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with LENITA. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington

Recent reviews

Lenita is very direct, honest, and real. She shows strength that inspires me to own my own strengths as well.

Reviewed December 2024

My BH Therapist was a great match! She’s kind, funny, and knowledgeable. She has helped me through some tough times. She doesn’t sugarcoat anything, she’s straight forward (in a kind way), and professional yet laid back. She’s the kind of therapist I was hoping for.

Reviewed December 2024

More about LENITA

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington State with over 8 years of experience working in both private practice, community mental health, and corrections. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, domestic violence, substance use, guilt and shame, co-dependency, personality disorders, and women's issues.

I find that I connect well with women clients ranging in age from 19 - 50. I have helped women from all walks of life find their power and clarity about their purpose, passion, and values. I worked with professional women, housewives, single women, and young women enrolled in college. This group was not one that I pursued intentionally in my clinical work but I realized very early on that I am uniquely experienced to empathize and support women from several walks of life!

My counseling style is direct, warm and interactive. I am gifted at identifying the strengths of my clients and believe that promoting the strengths has a profound positive impact on their emotional growth and a strengthening of self-worth. I approach clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.

I do not believe in wasting my client's time. I am goal directed and solution focused. I will be open and direct about my clinical impressions in an effort to help you reach your goals and feel empowered to personal change and growth. In the process of open, honest and direct communication, it is common for my client's to find their power, purpose, and strength. It is a wonderful process to witness transformation!

I utilize cognitive-behavioral, family system's theory, humanistic, positive psychology, mindfulness, and existential approaches to therapy. I am trained and certified to offer trauma therapy, substance use treatment, and family therapy, just to name a few. I am well versed on best practice approaches to the specific disorders I specializing in treating. I approach treatment planning individually keeping in mind the respective needs of my clients and feel all areas of therapy are most effective when approached as a collaborative process.

If you are ready to begin working to be your best self and to embark on your journey of self-exploration, I am ready to be your guide in the process! I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

LENITA MARQUEZ's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578071486.

  • LMHC · Washington · LH 61015543 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for LENITA MARQUEZ

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Great Helpful Thankful Understanding Recommend The best Comfortable Confident Excellent

Lenita is very direct, honest, and real. She shows strength that inspires me to own my own strengths as well.

Reviewed December 2024

My BH Therapist was a great match! She’s kind, funny, and knowledgeable. She has helped me through some tough times. She doesn’t sugarcoat anything, she’s straight forward (in a kind way), and professional yet laid back. She’s the kind of therapist I was hoping for.

Reviewed December 2024

My sessions with LENITA have been so helpful and productive. She fits my style and preferences I was looking for in a counselor. She’s helpful with taking our sessions to the place where I can see the root and causes of my issues and concerns in order to start working on processing and healing. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a counselor who is quick and precise.

Reviewed August 2024

Simply amazing! A real blessing in my life.

Reviewed August 2024

Her intuition and approach has been instrumental in my growth.

Reviewed December 2023

Very helpful!

Reviewed December 2023

I've had 3 sessions and Lenita has been a breakthrough therapist for me so far. She does amazing work with me.

Reviewed September 2022

I accidentlay anserwed a few strongly disagree that I meant to click strongly agree. Lenita is the best therapist I have ever had by a long shot. She is absolutely incredible. I am so thankful for her.

Reviewed August 2022

Amazing at understanding me and my needs. The best help I have ever gotten.

Reviewed April 2022

Lenita is a very understanding and helpful therapist. I enjoy our session and feel that I am getting something out of them where I have not gotten anything out of therapy sessions in the past with other therapists.

Reviewed January 2022

Lenita is down to earth, kind, caring and pulls no punches. She is knowledgeable about her craft and understanding of relationship dynamics. Plus she is just an awesome person!

Reviewed January 2022

Lenita, is a very compassionate and understanding person. She cares about about who you are which makes it very easy to talk to her. I would recommend her to anyone who is in need of therapy.

Reviewed November 2021

This is my first time trying therapy and I couldn’t have had a better therapist. Lenita made me feel comfortable sharing my experience with my eating disorder and has taught me tools that aid in my recovery every day. I wouldn’t have been able to get to the healthy place I am at if it wasn’t for her support, guidance and belief in me. Words cannot express how thankful I am for her time and kindness.

Reviewed September 2021

Lenita is amazing! She is so kind, honest, and persistent, and I feel very cared for while working with her. It has only been a few weeks, but I am very satisfied with the path we’ve been on so far and I am confident that our work together will only be more and more productive as time goes on. I am so glad to have found her.

Reviewed July 2021

She is excellent!

Reviewed July 2021

I've only been working with Lenita for a few weeks, but I feel confident in saying that she's the best counselor I've ever worked with. I always feel like she is there to help me work through my issues, and that she genuinely cares about my well being. She has given me some very valuable insights already, and it feels like I actually have a direction and a way forward. Lenita is an excellent communicator, and I really appreciate her straightforward style. She's not there to sugarcoat things for me, she's there to help me figure this stuff out and find a healthier me. 10/10 would recommend

Reviewed July 2021

After weeks of figuring out the right counselor, Lenita Johnson was presented as an option. All I can say is so far I believe this will be a great match. It’s been over 13 years since my last counseling and I am at another crossroad in my life. Having a sounding board, trained counselor and a no judgement zone allows for the process to take its course. Somewhere in the valley of life, I got lost! I believe with the proper help I will get back to me! I am excited to unraveling years of bondage of self! Lenita will see that I do!

Reviewed July 2021

Lenita is great to work with. She is very intuitive and connected. I feel comfortable with her and I am finding a lot of value in our sessions.

Reviewed July 2021

Lenita has such a great attitude and you can tell she has experience in counseling, she is very professional and encouraging.

Reviewed July 2021

In short time Lenita Johnson has helped me figure out some of the root issues I need to address to fix the situation I'm in now. I'm more thankful then I can express.

Reviewed July 2021

I was very nervous to begin counseling. There seemed to be just too much information and background try to convey. I was overwhelmed. TOO overwhelmed to even begin...I'm thankful that there were only a few steps to getting started, then Lenita just put me at ease right away and assured me that there would be time and space to feel safe and cared for...and there has been. I am grateful.

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does LENITA MARQUEZ offer telehealth visits?

Yes. LENITA MARQUEZ works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does LENITA MARQUEZ speak?

LENITA MARQUEZ speaks English.

How many years of experience does LENITA MARQUEZ have?

LENITA MARQUEZ has 9 years of experience.

Where is LENITA MARQUEZ licensed to practice?

LENITA MARQUEZ is licensed to practice in Washington.

Does LENITA MARQUEZ accept clients outside of the United States?

No, LENITA MARQUEZ does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does LENITA MARQUEZ offer?

LENITA MARQUEZ offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with LENITA MARQUEZ?

LENITA MARQUEZ can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with LENITA MARQUEZ?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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