- 30 years experience
- Family and parenting focus
- English sessions
About Phyllis
Phyllis Marcus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings more than 30 years of experience helping people navigate life changes and painful moments. Her background includes work with survivors of abuse, people facing substance use concerns, veterans and active duty service members, and others with longstanding mental health needs.
Phyllis uses an eclectic approach that adapts to each person's situation. Sessions are delivered with kindness, respect, and a hopeful outlook. She focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings and on clear communication in the room.
Many people seek her help for stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and family issues. She also supports LGBT concerns and aims to improve communication problems that create ongoing conflict.
Her style blends several well-known methods so therapy can match what a person needs. She explains ideas simply and helps clients pick strategies that feel doable. Progress is often about small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.
Phyllis works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She accepts international clients as well. To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online work that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and feelings. It can help when relationship fears, distance, or repeated conflicts keep showing up in close connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phyllis will collaborate with each person to see which methods match their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions feel relevant and manageable rather than forced.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten the time spent traveling, or choose a quieter setting that supports focused conversation. It can also allow a check-in that is shorter or less formal when needed. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep progress going between in-person appointments or when schedules change.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Phyllis help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, and family concerns. Communication problems are a specific focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is eclectic and practical, mixing conversational, skill-building, and emotion-focused work. Sessions aim to be respectful, kind, and optimistic about change.
What is her background and experience?
She has over 30 years of clinical experience that includes work with survivors of abuse, people with substance use concerns, veterans and active duty service members, and individuals with long-term mental health needs.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LMFT and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. The credentials listed are FL LMFT and FL LMHC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.