Marika Dillard, LICSW, LCSW
Supportive therapist for parenting and life stress
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- South Carolina, Nevada, North Carolina, Alabama
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
About Marika
Marika Dillard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and life changes. She brings six years of clinical experience and focuses on practical, achievable steps. Her approach is warm and collaborative.
She aims to help clients notice progress and build on small wins. She offers straightforward conversations about mood, relationship patterns, work stress, and parenting strain. Sessions emphasize concrete tools for coping, clearer communication, and handling anger or impulsivity.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing trauma-related symptoms and those navigating identity or multicultural concerns. Marika uses techniques drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods. That mix helps people name the problem, test new responses, and set manageable goals.
She adjusts methods to fit each person’s pace and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Her training includes continuing education in cultural competence with attention to the African American community. She has worked with adults dealing with depression, mood challenges, and alcohol-related concerns.
Marika holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from North Carolina. Sessions are practical and goal-directed while staying supportive. She helps clients sort priorities, track progress, and try small behavior changes that build confidence.
The focus is on what will make daily life easier and relationships steadier.
What Marika works with
Everything Marika lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marika helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marika lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and in session
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and builds the relationship needed to try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it gives step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on goals and small changes that make a difference, which is useful when someone wants quick practical shifts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Marika will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Then she tailors sessions, testing tools and adjusting methods so the plan fits each person’s needs and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing problem-solving, and reminders between longer sessions. These options aim to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
Questions people ask about Marika
What concerns does Marika commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and goal oriented. Sessions focus on practical tools, clearer communication, and measurable steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and continuing education in cultural competence, with specific training addressing the African American community and mood or behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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