Vicki Marcum

Vicki Marcum is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 40 years of experience. She centers sessions on a client-centered beginning, building trust first and then adapting the method to fit each person. Her work includes helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and relationship or family concerns.

She has worked across many clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatry, outpatient community mental health, emergency and crisis services, and school and community settings. That breadth informs a practical approach to common struggles like parenting challenges, behavior problems, and coping with life changes.

In sessions she starts by listening and helping people name their priorities. Once trust is established she draws on different ways of working to address the specific issue at hand, adjusting to the person's personality and understanding. She describes her role as supportive and occasionally challenging when needed.

Her background includes case management, day treatment programs, and work in child welfare and in-home services. She has experience across the lifespan from young children through older adults and has led individual, family, and group work in many settings.

Vicki invites people to explore options rather than prescribing solutions. She aims for straightforward conversations that may include laughter, tears, and honest feedback. Clients are kept in charge of their goals and decisions throughout the process.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional responses. This approach helps people understand patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect reactions like anger or fear.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening-first stance. The therapist follows the person's lead, offering empathy and reflection to help them clarify what matters and decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is practical and skill-oriented, useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and reactive behaviors like anger.

Choosing the right approach is part of working together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor the plan. That collaboration helps people try methods that suit their personality and needs.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people join from a quieter spot or avoid camera use when that feels better. Licensed professionals can work with varied issues effectively through remote sessions when the format matches the client's needs.