Alicia Rodriguez Marenco
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hola! My name is Alicia Rodriguez Marenco. I am a Mexican American, mother of two, and the surviving spouse of U.S. Marine Cpl. Douglas Marenco. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in

business.

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I want to start this bio from a very personal place.

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On May 18, 2003, the news of my husband not returning home alive from Iraq reached my front door. Soon after, grief took a turn to depression which started to consume my life. The pivotal point was when my mother gently encouraged me to attend college courses under the military survivor benefit stipend. I began my healing process through my own therapy and by meeting empathic professors, counselors, and colleagues. Along my academic journey, I discovered a passion for social work and the mental health field.

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I have over 10 years of experience working with families of diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from 5-85 in settings such as hospitals, schools, community outreach, and outpatient clinics.

 

My preferred style of work is in person. I am bilingual and trained in evidenced based practices such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to target symptoms of complex trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, and suicide prevention.

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Together we can define and work towards your goals with consideration to your unique learning style (audio, visual, narrative, storytelling, art, movement, etc.).

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I would be honored to listen to your story.