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Online therapist

Marcie Koenig

Practical support for family and life transitions

Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marcie

Marcie Koenig is a licensed clinician in Maryland who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She meets people where they are and helps them talk through hard feelings. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making it easier to take the next step.

Marcie holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker-clinical, LCSW-C. She has ten years of clinical experience and draws on practical ways to manage worry, low mood, and difficult life changes.

Background and approach

Sessions are set up so people can speak honestly about what matters most to them. She has particular experience with aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain or illness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and family dynamics. Marcie also addresses workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and feelings like emptiness, guilt, or shame.

She uses evidence-based methods to help people identify small, workable steps forward. Marcie aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals and try new ways of coping. She supports people dealing with relationship or communication problems and those seeking clearer purpose in midlife or later years.

Her style is collaborative and practical, focused on what helps in day-to-day life. For people in Maryland who prefer remote care, she offers several online formats. She encourages taking a gentle first step and helps plan the next one together.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Marcie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, concrete steps. One common approach involves problem-solving and coping skills to reduce stress and manage anxiety; this helps by teaching simple tools for daily situations. Another approach emphasizes grief and loss support, which helps people name what they feel and find ways to carry difficult memories while still living day to day. Both methods are practical and suited to life changes, chronic illness, and caregiving concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what feels useful and adjust the plan over time to make progress manageable.

Online therapy with Marcie uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit into busy schedules. These formats make it easier to meet from home, from work breaks, or while caring for a family member. Remote sessions offer flexibility and steady access to a licensed professional for ongoing support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marcie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, self esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain or illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and workplace concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm, practical, and collaborative. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and uses evidence-based techniques to help people try small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults and families. That background includes supporting people through grief, midlife challenges, and long-term health issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker-clinical, LCSW-C, license number MD LCSW-C 09590. She practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This gives several ways to connect depending on personal needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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