Marikay Vander Ven, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

About Marikay

Marikay Vander Ven is a licensed professional counselor with 21 years of experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. She aims to create an open space where parents and caregivers can speak honestly about their worries.

Her style is straightforward and supportive for people taking the first step toward change. Marikay helps people talk through everyday struggles like communication breakdowns, control issues, and feelings of isolation or shame.

Background and approach

She also addresses separation and divorce matters, attachment and abandonment concerns, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving stress. Sessions tend to center on practical ways to handle tense moments at home and to rebuild connection. Her approach emphasizes clear conversation and steady support.

She encourages clients to name what matters most and try small, manageable changes between sessions. Progress is tracked in ways that fit each family’s rhythm rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Marikay holds an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

She is licensed in Ohio and offers work rooted in two decades of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and helps them find workable steps forward. People considering help will find direct guidance, listening without judgment, and a focus on real-life solutions.

The work is collaborative and paced to the family’s needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Family Support

Marikay often uses structured, evidence-based techniques that focus on solving problems and improving communication. One common approach helps people learn concrete communication skills - how to speak clearly, listen without reacting, and set boundaries. This method is useful for family conflict, parenting stress, and relationship tension.

Another frequently used approach focuses on processing difficult experiences and symptoms tied to trauma and abuse. It helps people name upsetting memories, reduce their hold on daily life, and build coping steps that work at home. That work tends to be paced to the person’s comfort level and practical needs.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is seen. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to each family’s circumstances rather than using a single formula.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Sessions can take place over video calls or phone, or through live chat and text messaging for shorter check-ins. These options make it easier to fit counseling into hectic schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marikay address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Other focuses include attachment and abandonment, caregiving stress, body image, and separation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is direct and supportive, with practical conversation and tools. She aims to create an open space for honest discussion and manageable change.

What is her professional background?

She has 21 years of professional experience supporting people through family and personal challenges. That experience informs a practical, steady approach to therapy.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC with license number OH LPCC E.0500566. Sessions are provided from her Ohio practice base.

In which language are sessions conducted?

Sessions are offered in English only. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Formats can be chosen based on what fits a client’s day-to-day needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the client’s situation.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Experience: 21 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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