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Online therapist

Marco Macaluso

Calm, practical support for life's hardest moments

Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marco

Marco Macaluso is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with eight years of experience. He focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and big life changes. Marco aims to make the first step toward change feel less overwhelming by offering steady, nonjudgmental guidance.

He creates a space where clients can talk openly about what’s most troubling them. Sessions are direct and down-to-earth, with attention to immediate concerns such as sleep problems, anger, and coping skills.

Background and approach

Marco listens for patterns that keep people stuck and offers straightforward ways to try something different. In therapy he addresses common struggles like grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, addiction concerns, and mood challenges including bipolar symptoms. He also focuses on caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and forgiveness work when those areas come up.

Marco uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and adapts approaches to fit each person’s needs. He aims to help clients build skills they can use between sessions, including tools for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and handling strong emotions. People meet him for help with self-esteem, career worries, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and navigating guilt or shame.

He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that move daily life forward.

Therapeutic tools and online care that fit your life

Marco draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life problems and clear skills. One approach emphasizes practical anxiety management and coping strategies to reduce daily stress and improve sleep. These techniques help people spot triggers and practice short, manageable skills between sessions.

Another approach addresses trauma and mood challenges through structured methods that help process difficult memories and stabilize emotions. This work aims to reduce the impact of painful events and support steadier mood regulation over time.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Marco will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit help into a busy schedule and to continue work from home or on the go. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review progress, and keep momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marco address in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include sleep issues, parenting, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, grief, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Marco’s approach is straightforward and down-to-earth. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical tools to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Colorado with licence CO LPC LPC.0014147.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Marco offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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