- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Marie
Dr. Marie Isom is a licensed clinician who uses a practical, person-focused style to help people manage stress, anxiety, and parenting concerns. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she brings eight years of personal-practice experience to her sessions.
Her work emphasizes listening and adapting to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable steps rather than abstract theory. She helps people find ways to handle depression, career stress, sleep problems, and relationship strain one step at a time.
Background and approach
Dr. Isom often combines conversational problem-solving with techniques from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness. That mix is aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts, building small habits, and making emotional moments easier to manage.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas appear when clients want practical next steps. She also addresses parenting topics and caregiver stress by breaking big problems into manageable actions. For people dealing with trauma, grief, or compassion fatigue she emphasizes paced work and safety in how topics are approached.
Attachment issues, blended family concerns, and communication problems are common themes in her practice. Sessions are offered in English and take place through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Dr.
Isom describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together and plans are adjusted as needs change.
What Marie works with
Everything Marie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and options for online therapy
Dr. Isom often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and parenting stress. Mindfulness therapy is also used to build present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus. These approaches are explained in plain language and tied to clear actions clients can try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then tailor a plan. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting them based on what fits the client's needs and life circumstances.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical.
Questions people ask about Marie
What issues does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, parenting questions, sleep problems, trauma and grief, and career or relationship strain.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is client-centered and practical, blending cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and actions.
What experience does the clinician bring?
The therapist has eight years in independent practice and a total of 19 years working in the mental health field, with a focus on real-world coping strategies.
What are the clinician's credentials and location?
The clinician holds an MD and is an LCPC, and is licensed to practice in Maryland.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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