Marianne Lindau
Degree(s): BA, MSSA (Masters of Science in Social Administration)
Received at: Hiram College, Hiram, OH; Case Western Reserve University, Mandell School of Applied Social Services
Other Training: Mediation training. Have participated in many trainings and conference, including the following topics: depression, anxiety, suicide, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and grief and loss. Advanced Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Teams training (DCORT)
Other Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Member of National Association of Social Workers
Clinical Specialties: Mediation services, mood disorders, sexual orientation issues, survivors of childhood or adult trauma/abuse, domestic violence, co-dependency, and self esteem issues
Practicing Since: 1995 (post-Masters)
Positions Held/Honors Received: Program Director, Cleveland Tenants' Organization; Program Director, Lead Mediation Advocate, Cleveland Mediation Center; Mobile Therapist, Behavioral Specialist, Northwestern Human Services; Clinician, Lewistown Hospital Center for Behavioral Health
Treatment Approach/Philosophy: I take a strengths-based approach to therapy and view the therapeutic alliance as very important. Clinical interventions and techniques are adapted from short-term, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral orientations. Other influences on my work include insight-oriented and reality-based therapy models. Mutually agreed upon goals are developed in partnership with the patient and are tailored to the specific needs of the individual. The cornerstone of my practice is based upon the values of equality, empathy, mutual respect, self-determination and autonomy. I believe that even in the wake of tragedy and trauma, individuals inherently posses the power to heal, grow and nurture themselves and their relationships. The "journey" of therapy serves as a tool to support and encourage this process of personal growth, development and recovery.
