- 15 years experience
- Connecticut based
- Video phone text
About Marva
Marva Beckford is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in social work and therapy. She aims to provide steady support for people facing significant life struggles. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, with clear communication and direct feedback. Marva writes that she is caring and non-judgmental and that she will walk alongside clients through hard times.
She has focused much of her practice on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance use concerns, and LGBTQ+ issues. She also helps people who are coping with relationship stress, parenting challenges, grief, and life transitions. In sessions she works to help clients understand patterns in their lives and to develop practical ways to manage symptoms and conflicts.
Marva combines several therapeutic approaches while tailoring the work to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors, Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns, and Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods to support change and set achievable goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her approach when past events are central to current problems.
Her practice has shifted toward remote work since the COVID pandemic, with video sessions used to establish rapport. She also offers phone and text contact when that suits a client better. Scheduling is flexible with daytime availability and some evening hours based on need.
Marva practices in Connecticut and conducts sessions in English. She asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How her approaches fit into online work
Marva uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and work with the emotional patterns that shape relationships and closeness. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to find internal reasons to change, which can help with addictions or behavior shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
The biography notes that sessions moved to video during the COVID epidemic, and that video is used to build rapport. Phone and text contact are also offered when those feel more comfortable for a client. Since specific formats beyond those described are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work or family responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career strain, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is caring and direct. She focuses on clear communication, practical steps, and helping people understand patterns that affect their daily life.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinician in social work and therapy, working with a diverse and challenging client population.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW, listed as CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy here?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.