Marilyn T Paventy is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Emotional Disturbance, Internet Addiction, Men's Issues, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Teen Violence, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I provide counseling services in either English or Spanish. In addition to the rigorous education and training therapists are required to complete, I had an additional three-year training under Joan Rousseau, LCSW, in systems theory family therapy using a strategic problem-solving model. Previously, I enjoyed five years working in the addiction field and six years working in the child welfare field. I have served as an advocate for the Spanish-speaking community since 1985, and my focus in graduate school was on bilingualism-biculturalism-Spanish/Latino. As the mother of three sons, I chose to do focused study on men’s issues. I am well-trained and competent to work with families, couples, and individuals. Helping people solve interpersonal conflict, whether it be parent/child, couples, or family therapy is the most rewarding aspect of my career. Helping parents be more effective with their unique child and his or her specific needs is also very fulfilling work. I am a compassionate pe