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Marcene Marcus serves as Clinical Director of Outpatient Services, bringing more than three decades of experience across the mental health continuum.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UC Santa Barbara, where she led a peer stress counseling team. She later studied Gerontology at USC before completing her Master’s in Clinical Social Work at Columbia University, where she also pursued a law minor.
At Ocean Psychiatry: A Salma Health affiliated clinic, Marcene oversees outpatient clinical programming, associate development, and adherence to evidence-based standards of care. She plays a key role in advancing operational excellence while ensuring treatment remains patient-centered, measurable, and aligned with best practices.
Her therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic insight with structured, evidence-informed interventions. She specializes in trauma recovery, grief and loss, relationship and family dynamics, infertility and adoption, parenting and co-parenting support, and addressing therapeutic resistance and treatment barriers. Within Salma Health’s integrated model, she collaborates closely with psychiatric and interventional teams to ensure therapy supports broader brain health outcomes and long-term stability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salma Health right for me?
If you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and haven’t found the relief you deserve, Salma Health may be a good fit. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment, and compassionate care to help you find what truly works for you. The first step is a comprehensive consultation with our team, we’ll help determine the best path forward together.
What does it mean that Ocean Psychiatry is a Salma Health affiliated clinic?
Ocean Psychiatry is in Fremont and part of the broader Salma Health network. For patients, that means you receive personalized, evidence-based care locally, while benefiting from shared clinical standards, coordinated treatment approaches, and access to advanced therapies core to Salma Health’s integrated brain health model.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including TRICARE, Medicare and a range of commercial providers. Our billing team will verify your benefits, review your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your visit. For any questions about insurance or payment, please contact our team directly at 510-451-2000
How do I know what therapies are right for me?
Every journey at Salma Health begins with a comprehensive evaluation led by our clinical team. Together, we’ll understand your symptoms, history, and goals, then design a personalized care plan that may include TMS, esketamine, talk therapy, or other evidence based treatments. No two care plans are alike; each is tailored to your unique needs.
