Marylise Zwarts, LMHC
Trauma-informed counseling for meaningful change
- EMDR-informed trauma support
- Relationship and grief care
- English and French sessions
About Marylise Zwarts
Marylise Zwarts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who supports individuals and couples seeking relief from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in painful patterns. She works with concerns such as relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, anger, addictions, and major life transitions, as well as related challenges like abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and guilt and shame.
She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and brings 25 years of experience practicing in both France and the United States. Fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she has worked in a range of settings that include not-for-profit organizations, mental health institutions, residential substance use treatment programs, and private practice. This breadth of experience has allowed her to work with many different emotional and behavioral concerns, including trauma-related symptoms, distressing memories and nightmares, phobias, eating disorders, substance use, and persistent feelings of anxiety or burnout.
Marylise emphasizes meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and EMDR to help clients build insight, strengthen inner resources, and move toward feeling more independent, confident, and able to make choices that align with the life they want. She provides therapy in English and French and works with international clients.
She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and brings 25 years of experience practicing in both France and the United States. Fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she has worked in a range of settings that include not-for-profit organizations, mental health institutions, residential substance use treatment programs, and private practice. This breadth of experience has allowed her to work with many different emotional and behavioral concerns, including trauma-related symptoms, distressing memories and nightmares, phobias, eating disorders, substance use, and persistent feelings of anxiety or burnout.
Marylise emphasizes meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and EMDR to help clients build insight, strengthen inner resources, and move toward feeling more independent, confident, and able to make choices that align with the life they want. She provides therapy in English and French and works with international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marylise Zwarts have?
Marylise Zwarts has 25 years of experience providing mental health counseling.
Is Marylise Zwarts a licensed therapist?
Yes. Marylise Zwarts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, license number FL LMHC MH16940.
In which languages does Marylise Zwarts provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and French.
Where is Marylise Zwarts located?
Marylise Zwarts is located in Florida.
How can I work with Marylise Zwarts as my therapist?
You can work with Marylise Zwarts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marylise Zwarts work with international clients?
Yes. Marylise Zwarts works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marylise Zwarts cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Marylise Zwarts integrates approaches that can be effective in an online setting, helping clients work through relationship stress, trauma-related concerns, grief, anxiety, and life transitions with structure and compassion.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where a person can explore emotions and goals at their own pace. It can be especially helpful for self-esteem, stress, and times when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach often used for distressing memories and trauma-related experiences. It helps clients process what happened in a guided way, so past experiences feel less overwhelming in the present. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices, connecting current struggles with deeper themes and earlier experiences to build insight and lasting change.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. Marylise collaborates with clients to choose methods that align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the pace and focus as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, with the option of live chat or text-based messaging for additional support and continuity between appointments.