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- Stress and anxiety
- Communication problems
- Grief and loss
About Phyllis
Phyllis Marcus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, and family-related issues. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients.
Marcus has spent decades working across a range of settings and presenting problems. Her background includes counseling people affected by domestic violence and helping adults and adolescents with substance use concerns. Early in her career she supported people with developmental disabilities and later worked with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. The methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). That lets her shift focus depending on what a person needs in the moment.
In practical terms, sessions typically involve talking through current problems, noticing patterns in thoughts and behavior, and trying small changes between meetings. Communication skills and relationship patterns are frequent areas of focus. She aims to help people clarify values, manage difficult emotions, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How key approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and low mood by focusing on committed action rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. It helps people recognize repeated interaction styles and practice new ways of relating, which can be useful for relationship strain and attachment wounds.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed during sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed and reduce time spent commuting. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools remotely, such as practicing communication skills, using behavioral experiments between meetings, and guiding mindfulness or emotion-regulation exercises.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, and family-related problems.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in a range of settings with varied populations and clinical concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMFT and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.