Business Details
Your Trusted Therapist in Sarasota, FL
With over 35 years of clinical experience, I have dedicated my career to uncovering the root causes of individual, couple, and family challenges. My dual expertise as an Occupational Therapist (OTR) and Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) enables me to address functional, behavioral, and relational issues across all age groups. My practice integrates sensory integration therapy, trauma resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and innovative techniques like Havening Touch and Emotional Freedom Technique.I hold certifications from the Amen Clinic and continue advancing my skills to provide comprehensive care. My Sarasota, Florida-based practice combines clinical rigor with intuitive guidance, serving clients through in-person and virtual sessions since 1995.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Havening Techniques
Anxiety Management
Family Therapy
Brain Coaching
Emotional Freedom Technique
Psychic Mediumship
Grief Counseling
ADHD Treatment
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of clinical experience across multiple disciplines
- Dual credentials in occupational therapy and clinical social work
- Specialized training in trauma resolution and brain-based therapies
- Personalized treatment integrating evidence-based and energy modalities
- Accepts Aetna and UnitedHealthcare through Alma billing services
Associations and certifications
- OTR
- LCSW
- Amen Clinic Brain Coach
- Certified Havening Touch Practitioner
What people say
Exceptional therapist
Compassionate and intuitive
Transformative personal growth
Effective trauma resolution
Unwavering support
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma resolution using evidence-based techniques and Havening Touch methods to address emotional wounds and PTSD symptoms. Combines cognitive processing with somatic approaches for lasting healing. Targets root causes of trauma responses through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Structured psychotherapy focusing on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors. Addresses anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges through practical skill-building and behavioral experiments tailored to individual client needs.
Havening Techniques
Advanced practitioner-level sessions using touch-based sensory motor interventions to reduce trauma impact and anxiety. Utilizes neurobiological principles to create emotional resilience and rewire distressing memories through specialized protocols.
Brain Coaching
Amen Clinic-certified brain optimization program addressing focus, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance. Combines SPECT imaging insights with personalized strategies to improve mental clarity and emotional stability.
Energy Healing
Integrative energy modalities including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and intuitive energy balancing. Addresses emotional blockages and promotes self-regulation through meridian tapping and subtle energy system interventions aligned with holistic healing principles.
People
Marilyn Pearlman, LCSW
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Occupational Therapist with 35+ years of experience. Specializes in trauma resolution, brain-based therapies, and integrative mental health approaches. Holds certifications from Amen Clinic and in Havening Touch techniques.
Questions
What therapeutic modalities do you specialize in?
I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, Havening Touch techniques, emotional freedom technique, trauma resolution, and Amen Clinic brain coaching tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
Yes, I accept Aetna and UnitedHealthcare through Alma billing services. Private pay options include credit cards and Apple Pay.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, I offer both in-person sessions in Sarasota, FL and virtual appointments for clients' convenience and accessibility.
What types of clients do you work with?
I work with individuals, couples, and families across all age groups addressing anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, and relationship challenges.
What makes your approach unique?
My dual credentials as OTR/LCSW combined with intuitive readings, energy work, and certifications in brain-based therapies create a holistic treatment approach.
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