Marlena Kriner, LCSW, Therapist in Gainesville, Virginia

Marlena Kriner, LCSW, helps individuals and families in Virginia navigate life’s challenges with warmth, expertise, and a deep commitment to growth. She provides care for children, adolescents, teens, and adults through both individual and family therapy, creating a supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered. Her approach is collaborative, ensuring each person receives care tailored to their unique needs. Marlena has extensive experience supporting individuals living with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. She incorporates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to help clients build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and find lasting relief. She also values the role of family dynamics in healing and often integrates family therapy when it benefits the treatment process. She is especially passionate about helping clients through women’s issues, postpartum depression and anxiety, and midlife transitions. Marlena works closely with women across different life stages, offering guidance and compassion through significant changes that can impact identity, relationships, and mental well-being. Her dedication to these areas allows her to provide focused and specialized support to those navigating these pivotal moments. Outside of her clinical work, Marlena finds joy in activities that nurture creativity and balance. She enjoys going to concerts, hiking, cooking and baking, practicing yoga, gardening, and traveling.