- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Marie
Dr. Marie Isom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with eight years in private practice and a total of 19 years working in mental health. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career problems, and depression. Her work also covers trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She draws on client-centered methods to build a practical working relationship. That means conversations start with what matters most to the person sitting across from her and proceed at a workable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thoughts and habits that keep problems going and to try small behavior changes that can reduce distress.
Mindfulness-based techniques are included to help people notice unhelpful thinking and bodily tension without getting overwhelmed. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when someone wants help clarifying goals and finding immediate, manageable steps forward. Sessions are collaborative and focused on clear next steps rather than abstract concepts.
Her practice also addresses specific challenges such as ADHD, attachment issues, communication problems, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. She works with concerns that arise from caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, first responder strain, and financial or work-related pressures.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect the therapist’s Maryland licensure and clinical experience. Prospective clients can follow the site’s process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to discuss goals and plan next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
This practice commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with anxiety, stress, and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions focus on the person’s priorities and pace, with the therapist listening and reflecting so goals become clearer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and routines and then tries practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms.Mindfulness techniques are also used to teach simple ways of noticing thoughts and body sensations without reacting. These practices can assist people dealing with worry, sleep disruption, and repetitive thinking by building short, doable exercises to use between sessions. The therapist treats choice of method as a collaborative decision and will work with the person to figure out which approaches fit their needs and goals.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discussing practical scheduling preferences during the first appointment helps set up sessions that integrate into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career difficulties, trauma and grief among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy approach?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, using practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years in the mental health field, including eight years in private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.