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Online therapist

Marcia Schick

Supportive, experienced Florida LCSW

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
46 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marcia

Marcia Schick is a licensed clinical social worker with 46 years of practice based in Florida. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. Marcia also offers support around grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coaching for life changes.

She creates an affirming space where people can speak openly about identity and experience. Marcia emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside careful listening.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to combine goal-oriented work with attention to how emotions affect day-to-day life. Her long career is grounded in approaches that are evidence-based and adaptable. She draws on techniques that have been shown to help with mood, coping, and behavior change.

That background informs how she helps people build skills and try different ways of handling problems. In conversations she aims to help clients discover strengths they can use right away. She works collaboratively to shape plans that fit each person’s needs and pace.

The focus is on usable tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Marcia offers services in English and works with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions are provided under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Marcia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and skill building. One common approach she uses emphasizes teaching coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. These techniques help people practice new habits and reactions in everyday situations.

Another frequently used approach centers on understanding patterns in relationships and emotions. This work helps clients notice how thoughts and feelings influence behavior, and then try different responses to improve interactions and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote sessions. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions offer a simpler audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging provide convenient, brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while still receiving guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends listening with practical steps. She focuses on skills people can use day to day while also addressing underlying feelings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 46 years of clinical experience working in mental health and supportive care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW6309.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I begin a session?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
46 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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