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Online therapist

Dr. Meagan Marksbury

Calm, practical help for family and relationship stress

Credentials
LPC
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Meagan

Dr. Meagan Marksbury is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing relationship and family strains, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and trauma-related issues.

She keeps sessions straightforward and aims to help clients learn useful skills they can use at home. She earned a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology and brings 13 years of professional experience to her work. Her background includes supporting people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and substance concerns.

Background and approach

She also has experience with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and with people who have served in the armed forces. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact, with Solution-Focused Therapy, which targets small, practical changes. She emphasizes respect and compassion while helping clients build coping strategies and change unhelpful reactions.

Sessions are tailored to what each person needs rather than using a single fixed method. She offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and fees vary based on location and therapist availability.

To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to therapist availability. The process is intended to match needs and preferences so work can begin in a way that feels manageable.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Dr. Marksbury uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT often focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows attention to practical steps and small, measurable goals. This approach is useful when someone wants clear actions and quick ways to move toward better functioning or improved relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as therapy progresses so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options give flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with talking. They also make it easier to continue regular work on goals from home or while traveling, with sessions and check-ins that match a person’s routine.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She addresses relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, grief, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on identifying problems and building coping skills. Sessions aim to change how people act and react through focused, achievable steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience and holds a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the license TX LPC 63228 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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
13 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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