Marsha (Marcie) Eriksen Hanna, LCSW

Licensed in California · 21 years in practice

Marsha (Marcie) Eriksen Hanna welcomes people who are tired, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 19303 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1538620505 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Marsha

Marsha (Marcie) Eriksen Hanna welcomes people who are tired, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. She uses a straightforward, strengths-focused approach to help people regain confidence and manage life changes. Marsha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of clinical experience in California.

She helps people cope with grief and loss, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression. Career concerns, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and family conflict are also within her scope.

Background and approach

Marsha also supports those facing caregiver burdens, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life situations, and isolation or loneliness. Her style is warm and direct. She listens closely and points out practical steps people can try between sessions.

Many conversations focus on small, doable changes that build toward bigger shifts in mood and functioning. Marsha blends a strengths-based outlook with solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral ideas. That means she helps clients spot skills they already have, set clear short-term goals, and test new ways of thinking and acting.

Sessions are tailored to each person's situation rather than following a single script. She offers therapy by phone, video, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works with the therapist's availability.

With 21 years of practice, Marsha brings steady experience and practical focus to each session while keeping the work collaborative and goal-oriented.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marsha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy and everyday life

Marsha commonly uses a strengths-based outlook that helps people identify what they already do well and build on those resources to face current problems. This approach is useful for grief, caregiver strain, and navigating major life changes.

She also uses solution-focused techniques that zero in on short-term goals and specific steps. These brief, action-oriented strategies help when someone needs quick relief from stress, low mood, or relationship friction. Cognitive behavioral ideas are woven in to help spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that can change feelings over time.

Choosing the right approach is a team process. Marsha discusses options with each person, tests what works, and adjusts the plan as goals and priorities shift. Clients help set the pace and decide which methods feel most useful for their situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone wants to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

Marsha works with adults on grief, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, career challenges, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and caregiver or end-of-life concerns.

How does she approach therapy?

Treatment blends a strengths-based perspective, solution-focused work, and cognitive behavioral ideas to set small goals and build practical skills over time.

What is her clinical background?

She has 21 years of experience providing clinical social work services and holds a Master of Social Work degree and the LCSW credential in California.

Where is the therapist located?

Marsha practices in California and delivers services to people based there.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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