- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Marva
Marva Beckford is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 15 years of social work experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and issues related to relationships, intimacy, parenting, grief, and career change. Sessions are conducted in English.
Beckford describes a direct and practical style. She listens for patterns in how feelings and interactions keep problems going. She uses clear communication and problem-solving to help people name hard emotions and try different ways of responding.
Her clinical approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In practice she draws on these methods to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts, shift interaction patterns, and manage trauma responses.
During the COVID period she moved care to video sessions and she also offers phone and text contact when that fits a client’s needs. She notes most availability is during daytime hours, with some evening appointments possible. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
To begin, the process is to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. She does not take international clients.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Marva Beckford uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and name hard-to-recognize emotions and the patterns those emotions create in relationships. EFT focuses on recognizing emotional responses and shifting interaction habits that keep problems repeating.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work on thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is practical and focused on changing unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change; it uses open questions and reflection to strengthen the reasons for trying something different.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can evolve as clients try techniques and report what helps.
The original biography describes care via video sessions, and also mentions phone and text contact as options she has offered. Please confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins by phone when needed, or avoid travel time for video visits. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT and CBT techniques to work in remote formats while focusing on clear communication and practical steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and grief among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people name emotions and change interaction patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in social work as a clinician and therapist.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Session costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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