- Focused problem-solving
- Mindfulness tools
- Goal oriented coaching
About Marie
Dr. Marie Isom is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Maryland who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She draws on eight years in private practice and nearly two decades in the mental health field to offer clear, direct support. She aims to meet people where they are and tailor conversations to each person's situation.
Her style centers on practical steps and listening carefully. Sessions typically look at what is happening now, what patterns are getting in the way, and small changes to try between meetings. She uses proven tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to reduce worry and improve daily routines.
Dr. Isom also works with issues around relationships, parenting, and career strain. She offers coaching-style strategies when people want focused progress toward a goal. She supports people coping with grief, trauma, and compassion fatigue too.
For those facing chaotic events, she includes approaches that address coping with natural or human-caused disaster and first responder stress. She pays attention to attachment and communication problems that can make recovery harder.
Language used in sessions is English. Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive interaction and collaborative planning. To begin, people follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to set up an initial conversation.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around each person's goals and pace. It helps people feel heard and guides practical choices in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete tools to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns like compulsive thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with the person to see which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they try techniques, review what helps, and adjust plans so the work stays focused on real, manageable change.
Please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when people need a brief update. It also lets people use mindfulness and CBT exercises between meetings to reinforce progress without changing daily routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and coping with life changes, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapy style?
The work is practical and client-centered, combining listening with skills practice. Sessions often include cognitive-behavioral steps and mindfulness techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and daily habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years in private practice and a total of 19 years in the mental health field.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - licensed in Maryland and conducts practice there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.