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Marva Beckford

Marva Beckford

LCSW

Connecticut

Practical, direct support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Connecticut / 006837
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Connecticut

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • 15 years experience
    • Direct caring style
    • Motivational Interviewing

    About Marva

    Marva Beckford is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in social work and clinical practice. She focuses on practical support for people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, and LGBTQ+ issues. Clients can expect a direct, caring approach that aims to clarify problems and identify next steps.

    She draws on several well-known approaches in her work, including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help people set goals and try new ways of coping. Sessions often include clear communication, problem solving, and collaborative planning. The aim is to help clients learn more about themselves and how they relate to others.

    Marva is comfortable discussing relationship, parenting, intimacy, grief, career, and anger-related concerns. She also addresses addiction and life transitions. Her style is described as honest and nonjudgmental, and she adapts to diverse needs while staying practical and focused on change.

    Since the COVID period she has provided sessions by video and also mentions phone and text as options for people who prefer them. Most availability is during the day, with some evening times depending on needs. Marva works from Connecticut and conducts sessions in English.

    If someone wants to connect, they can use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and availability.

  2. How these approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons to make changes. It focuses on listening, asking open questions, and building motivation for steps the person wants to try.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions usually involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative ways of responding to reduce distress and improve functioning.

    Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding emotional responses in close relationships and learning new ways to connect and respond. It can help people address patterns that cause pain in important relationships.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying one method or combining elements from different approaches to see what helps.

    Marva has conducted video sessions and has mentioned phone and text as additional ways people can connect. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins by phone when needed, and let people meet from wherever they are located in Connecticut.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Connecticut

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

    Areas noted include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, grief, LGBT concerns, anger, career and coping with life changes.

    How would this therapist describe their way of working?

    The approach is direct and caring with clear communication and problem solving. Sessions focus on setting goals and trying practical steps to address difficulties.

    What background and experience does the therapist have?

    She has more than 15 years of experience in social work as a clinician and therapist, working with a diverse and challenging client population.

    What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?

    The clinician holds a CT LCSW credential and practices from Connecticut.

    Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are used for therapy?

    Marva has provided video sessions and also notes phone and text as options for people who prefer them; confirm current session options before booking.

    How are sessions priced and billed?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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