- ACT
- CBT
- Hypnotherapy
About Marco
Marco Nozicka is an LCSW with 40 years of clinical experience based in Illinois. He works with people on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, career concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and social anxiety and phobia. He also helps with intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and life changes.
Marco combines practical therapy methods with coaching perspectives drawn from a long career in psychotherapy and executive work. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings. He uses mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and acceptance-based strategies alongside conversation aimed at problem solving.
His background includes study at the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago and decades of practice in diverse communities, including the Caribbean region and across the United States. That breadth informs a multicultural awareness in his work.
Marco integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman approach for relationship concerns, and hypnotherapy when indicated. He also brings meditation and mindfulness practices developed over thirty years of personal practice and teaching.
In sessions clients can expect a mix of talk-based exploration, skills practice, and concrete exercises aimed at building confidence, reducing anxious reactions in social situations, and improving communication. He also applies coaching tools for people looking to change careers or boost workplace performance.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety and social fears. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship that supports honest problem solving and clearer goals.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Marco will work with clients to decide which approaches to try based on their goals, background, and what feels manageable. He often combines methods so sessions include skills practice, mindset work, and brief coaching tasks tailored to the person.r>
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice social skills or exposure tasks in settings that matter to them while keeping the session focused on concrete steps and progress.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and career issues plus social anxiety and phobia and grief.
How does he approach therapy?
He mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, CBT and practical coaching steps to set clear goals and actions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has forty years of clinical experience working in a variety of cultural settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.