- 15 years experience
- Pennsylvania LPC
- Supports caregivers
About Marci
Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She helps people manage daily stress, handle relationship concerns, and build stronger self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at small steps that add up to real change.
Marci draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and depression. She uses methods such as cognitive-behavioral strategies to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also incorporates dialectical methods to teach coping skills for intense emotions and improved regulation.
Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters. Marci encourages openness and works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings to reduce stress and increase confidence.
Her background includes community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice work. That mix informs a practical style tuned to everyday life challenges. Marci also supports people dealing with family strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and aging concerns.
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. People interested in starting can follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment. Marci aims to empower people to take the steps they want toward a more satisfying life.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Marci uses evidence-based techniques that are easy to explain and practice. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change behavior and mood. Dialectical methods focus on building coping skills for strong emotions and improving problem solving when stress is high.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and try methods that match your needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress continues.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time and making scheduling easier. Some formats are better for brief check-ins or when stepping away from a busy day, while others suit deeper work that benefits from a longer session. The therapist aims to make sessions practical and relevant so clients can use skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care concerns, and aging related issues.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
Sessions use evidence-based techniques and a practical, skills-focused style. Conversations are collaborative and aim to teach tools people can use between appointments.
How much professional experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 15 years of experience across community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice settings.
What credentials and location are on file?
The therapist holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How are fees handled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.