Dr. Latrice Maric , LCPC

Dr. Latrice Maric helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, fertility struggles, multicultural concerns, and issues many women face. Dr. Maric is an Illinois LCPC and has ten years of clinical experience.

Her sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She encourages reflection and asks direct questions to help people connect their past and present. Together with each person, she sets clear goals and works toward them in practical steps.

Dr. Maric draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness is woven into sessions to help manage overwhelming feelings.

Narrative techniques are used to reframe personal stories and open new options. Solution-focused work helps create short-term, achievable changes when quick relief is needed. The overall aim is a personalized approach, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

People who choose Dr. Maric can expect thoughtful listening, occasional gentle challenges, and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. She values respect, dignity, and compassion in every step of the work. If someone is ready to make a change, she partners with them to move toward clearer direction and better day-to-day coping.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and values, giving space for their concerns to guide each session. This approach helps when someone needs a compassionate listener and practical direction for personal goals.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then tests and shifts unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes because it emphasizes clear steps and homework that can be done between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice the present moment and reduce reactivity to strong emotions. It pairs well with other approaches when managing overwhelming feelings or compassion fatigue.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made or new needs emerge.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for many schedules. Video calls allow a face-to-face style conversation, phone sessions can fit during a break or when internet is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and use therapy tools in everyday life.