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Maricia Thompson

Supportive family and parenting therapist

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Maricia

Maricia Thompson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of practice. She focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside common difficulties like stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and anger. Maricia also works with matters related to LGBT identity and with challenges tied to prejudice and discrimination.

Her style is grounded in compassion and steady support. She helps people name their feelings and sort through what contributes to worry, low mood, or friction at home.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to build practical skills and clearer thinking rather than relying on a single method. Maricia draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

She also uses Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe their stories and Solution-Focused techniques to set concrete, short-term goals. She has experience working with autism and Asperger Syndrome, including supporting families through diagnosis and using behavior-focused interventions when appropriate. Her background also includes work on communication problems, infidelity, self-love, and women’s issues.

Maricia explains options with straightforward language and collaborates on a plan that fits daily life. Parents and caregivers often find the practical guidance useful alongside emotional support. She offers sessions in English and practices from New York.

How her approaches fit online care

Maricia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches concrete techniques to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on clear, short-term goals and small changes clients can try between sessions to improve family interactions and daily routines.

She treats the choice of approach as a conversation. The therapist and client work together to pick methods that match the person’s goals, circumstances, and comfort level. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options let people fit sessions around family schedules, childcare, and work. They also make it easier to follow through on practice tasks and keep momentum between meetings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maricia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger, and parenting and family matters. Her practice also includes support around LGBT issues and prejudice or discrimination.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is compassionate and practical. She helps clients name problems, set short-term goals, and practice new ways of thinking and behaving.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience in social work and clinical settings, working with a range of mental health and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 092002-01.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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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Experience
15 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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