Marney DeFoore, MSW
Marriage & Family Therapy ·
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Age 61
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Marney DeFoore, MSW is a marriage & family therapist in San Antonio, TX. He specializes in marriage & family therapy, counseling, and more.Read his story
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Marney DeFoore's bio
This content was provided by Marney DeFoore "Marney DeFoore was born in the United Kingdom and was raised in Texas. He returned to Europe serving in the US Navy before beginning a health care career in 1983 back at home in Texas where he practices today as a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor (LCSW-S). Early in his professional career, Marney worked in hospitals gaining experience in clinical program management in chemical dependence, individual counseling and psychiatric treatment, mental health benefit management, utilization review, employee assistance, and pharmaceutical research as a coordinator of clinical trials studying the disease of Schizophrenia. In 1998, Marney moved to San Antonio, Texas where he began private practice as a psychotherapist and business consultant. Today, Marney is happily married and owns and operates DeFoore Consulting, LLC. Marney's primary service is an "Intensive" approach to personal and professional development for Individuals, Couples, Families and Business (available by private payment only). Marney also offers traditional counseling and coaching services available by private payment and for which some insurance may be accepted. All of Marney's work is based on the basic principle that every person, made in the image of God, has the ability to change. Marney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Texas, and a Master of Social Work degree from Our Lady of the Lake University where he graduated with honors from the Worden School of Social Service. Marney has also completed post graduate studies in Clinical Supervision at Texas State University. Hospital Experience Baylor-Parkside Lodge of Dallas/Fort Worth Bowling Green Hospital of Dallas Charter Hospital of Dallas Seay Behavioral Health Center on the campus of Presbyterian Hospital of Plano St. Paul University Hospital at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Internships Covenant Behavioral Health Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, and Private Practice development at Consultant Services Clinical Practice Intensive Personal and Professional Development Transactional Analysis Redecision Therapy Gestalt Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy Memberships Redecision Therapy Association - Founding Charter Member, Diplomat and first President, (2004 - 2007) Phi Alpha National Honor Society - Lifetime Associate Member"
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This content was provided by Marney DeFoore "Are you looking for "Intensive" marriage counseling in San Antonio? If you are ready to learn, change and grow, then call Marney today. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, call me. If you've tried other therapies and your results have been short-lived, and now you are ready to do whatever it takes, then call Marney to make a plan to do just that. Take charge of yourself and move forward to the best life possible. Sound unrealistic? Visit www.marneydefoore.com to see what others say about their "Intensive" work with Marney (traditional counseling also available)."
7 Specialties
- Marriage & Family Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Counseling
- Couples Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Psychotherapy
0 Board Certifications
Marney DeFoore does not have any board certifications listed.
11 Conditions Treated
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Depressive Disorders
- Divorce
- Grief
- Marriage Break-Up
- Persistent Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Workplace Depression
12 Procedures
- Counseling Services
- Family Counseling
- Family Psychotherapy
- Grief Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Family Psychotherapy
- Marital Counseling
- Marital Therapy
- Psychological Counseling
- Psychotherapy Services
- Stress Management
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of North TexasUndergraduate School | Graduated 1988
- Methodist Specialty and Transplant HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker, 2002
- Phi Alpha, National Honor Society for Social Work, Delta Delta Chapter, Lifetime Member, 2000
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2005
- MSW - Master Social Worker, 2002
- LMSW-S - Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, 2012
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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I came to Marney at the recommendation of my pastor, due to recurring relationship trauma in my life. I wanted to find a way to stop the cycle. After listening to my history, he accepted me as a client believing that he could help. Oh yes, he did help indeed! His faith-based guidance allowed me...Read More
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3Robert in SAN ANTONIO, TX – Jun 19, 2018
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Not many words can express my gratitude for the day I sat in Mr. Marney DeFoore’s office. My outlook on life has changed. I see myself and my situation as God does and that’s awesome. Marney has given spiritual counsel for my simple life situations. I’m learning to live one day at a time and...Read More
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5Ms. Small in San Antonio, Texas – Jan 17, 2018
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Make sure you feel comfortable the minute you walk in. You don’t feel like you are going to be judged for the the reasons you are there for. Great Counselor.
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5Jan 06, 2018
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Therapy is a journey if you are willing to listen and try. Marney is phenomenal! H gave me tools that I still use to this day. I highly recommend DeFoore Consulting!!
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15Karen in Campbell, TX – Jun 08, 2017
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Truth be told, I didn't get past the initial consultation. Maybe it wasn't a good fit, which can happen with therapists, but honestly, when a person keeps bringing up their "stellar" reviews and uses cliched techniques that must elicit a predetermined response, then I cant see how these reviews...Read More
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119San Antonio, TX – May 31, 2017
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