Phyllis Marcus, LMFT, LMHC
- 30 years experience
- Couples and family therapy
- Works with LGBT clients
About Phyllis Marcus
Her practice history includes counseling battered women, supporting abused children, and treating adolescents and adults struggling with substance use. She has provided care for military veterans and active duty service members and their family members, conducted family and couples therapy, and worked with people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. Early in her career she also supported people diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Phyllis employs an eclectic, person-centered approach that is consistently respectful, kind, and hopeful. She emphasizes the capacity for change and supports clients in improving communication, strengthening relationships, and addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addictions. Her practice also includes work with LGBT individuals and families, always grounded in optimism about the possibility of building a more connected, manageable life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Phyllis Marcus have?
Phyllis Marcus has 30 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Phyllis Marcus a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMFT and LMHC, which are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are FL LMFT MT2404 and FL LMHC MH9698.
In which languages does Phyllis Marcus provide therapy?
Phyllis Marcus provides therapy in English.
Where is Phyllis Marcus located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Phyllis Marcus as my therapist?
You can work with Phyllis Marcus through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Phyllis Marcus work with international clients?
Yes, Phyllis Marcus works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Phyllis Marcus 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 Accessible Online Care
Phyllis integrates several evidence-informed methods to meet each client where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and behavioral patterns that feel stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships, which can help with couple distress, family issues, and trust-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often supporting work on depression, anxiety, and coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Phyllis works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so therapy feels relevant and actionable.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy lives - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances and schedules, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to adapt pace and format to each client's comfort and practical needs.