- Stress management
- Relationship work
- Evidence-based methods
About Marci
Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Her background includes work in community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice. That range has led her to help people manage everyday stress, navigate relationship difficulties, and address family conflict. She also supports clients dealing with motivation, self-confidence, and the ripple effects of chronic illness or caregiving.
Marci uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions. She applies methods meant to change unhelpful thinking and build more effective coping skills. The focus is on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
In conversation she keeps things straightforward and direct. People can expect clear explanations of approaches and hands-on strategies for anxiety, avoidance, and low mood. She helps clients break problems down into manageable parts and practice new responses.
Anyone considering a first session is invited to start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. If you need to confirm which session formats are currently offered, check the online therapy options before booking.
How evidence-based work translates to online sessions
Marci draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and teaching practical coping skills. Cognitive-focused methods look at the links between thoughts and feelings and give concrete exercises to practice different thinking patterns. Skills-based approaches emphasize emotion regulation and behavior changes so people have tools to use when anxiety or stress rises.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, consider your goals and preferences, and choose methods that fit your needs. Decisions about technique are collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice skills in real-life situations and follow up between sessions without changing the core clinical work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thinking and building coping skills. Sessions are straightforward and focused on strategies you can try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are session formats handled?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.