Marci Gilpin, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for family and trauma care
- Trauma informed care
- Family and parenting
- Teletherapy options
About Marci Gilpin
Marci Brown Gilpin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Telemental Provider (CTMH), bringing two decades of professional experience to her psychotherapy work. As an LCSW she is trained to address the emotional, behavioral, relational, and social factors that affect daily functioning, and her CTMH credential indicates training in providing therapy through remote formats.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based, holistic view of clients. She looks beyond isolated symptoms to consider family dynamics, environmental influences, and the broader context of a person’s life. Attention to emotional, physical, and spiritual needs informs her therapeutic planning, and she aims to help people apply their own strengths to areas of difficulty.
Over the course of her career she has worked with individuals facing grief and loss, past trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, disabilities, attention difficulties and hyperactivity, relationship and family challenges, infertility and adoption concerns, and the stresses that come with major life changes. Her work supports people seeking practical coping strategies as well as those exploring deeper patterns shaped by family and environment.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based, holistic view of clients. She looks beyond isolated symptoms to consider family dynamics, environmental influences, and the broader context of a person’s life. Attention to emotional, physical, and spiritual needs informs her therapeutic planning, and she aims to help people apply their own strengths to areas of difficulty.
Over the course of her career she has worked with individuals facing grief and loss, past trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, disabilities, attention difficulties and hyperactivity, relationship and family challenges, infertility and adoption concerns, and the stresses that come with major life changes. Her work supports people seeking practical coping strategies as well as those exploring deeper patterns shaped by family and environment.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marci Gilpin have?
Marci Gilpin has 20 years of experience.
Is Marci Gilpin a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LCSW. License details: VA LCSW 0904013073.
In which languages does Marci Gilpin provide therapy?
Marci Gilpin provides therapy in English.
Where is Marci Gilpin located?
Marci Gilpin is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Marci Gilpin as my therapist?
You can work with Marci Gilpin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marci Gilpin work with international clients?
Marci Gilpin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marci Gilpin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care Options
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions. This approach helps people who need a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to explore relationship issues, family dynamics, or life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. It is often used when clients want concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps process distressing memories and trauma-related reactions through guided protocols and bilateral stimulation; it can be particularly helpful for individuals coping with past trauma and its ongoing effects.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the therapist will work with each person to identify the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different methods as appropriate.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation constraints, or access consistent support during life changes. Licensed professionals can tailor session formats to what works best for the client while maintaining therapeutic focus and continuity of care.