About Marcia

Marcia Schick is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker with 46 years of experience. She offers steady, experienced guidance for people facing strong emotions and life changes. Her manner is warm and affirming, with attention to each person’s identity and needs.

She focuses on common, painful concerns like depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, anger, eating struggles, and intimacy-related issues. ADHD and bipolar concerns are listed among her areas of focus as well.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques delivered in an accepting setting. Sessions aim to help people build coping skills, notice patterns, and try small steps that can reduce distress. She works to respect each person’s background and sense of self, including LGBTQ+ identities.

Marcia often helps clients work through relationship challenges and the strain that life transitions bring. Coaching-style support is available for people who want clearer goals and action plans. Conversations are straightforward and paced to match what feels manageable for the client.

Therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Marcia sees clients in Florida and provides services in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows the therapist’s availability.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Two common evidence-based approaches used in practices like hers are skill-focused therapy and supportive coaching. Skill-focused therapy teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, and ADHD symptoms, such as breaking tasks into steps and building routine. Supportive coaching helps people set goals, create action plans, and stay accountable while navigating life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to shape the plan. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a change of scene is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while working with a licensed professional.

Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, and grief. ADHD, bipolar issues, trauma and intimacy-related struggles are also listed among her common concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and affirming with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based techniques. She focuses on skills, patterns, and small steps clients can use between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 46 years of clinical experience as a practicing social worker. That background informs a steady, seasoned approach to common life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice location is listed as Florida.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer different ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
46 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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