Autism, Mental Health, Substance Use and Behavioral Health Services across Virginia

Dominion Care Welcomes Therapist, Marlene Adams, LPC

Marlene Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with
a strong foundation in both the creative and psychological fields. She earned her
bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Psychology from Keystone College in La
Plume, PA, and completed her master’s degree in Art Therapy at The George
Washington University. Marlene has worked across a variety of clinical settings—including hospitals,
community-based agencies, correctional facilities, and outpatient clinics—bringing a
versatile and compassionate approach to each environment. She currently provides
therapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds.

A significant focus of her practice includes supporting individuals coping with trauma,
anger management, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, life transitions, and
interpersonal challenges. Her goal is to help clients build healthy coping strategies,
manage stress, enhance overall well-being, and prevent burnout.
Marlene integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual’s
unique needs, including Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. She works from a strengths-
based perspective, empowering clients to tap into their inner resources and create
meaningful, lasting change.