Marlea Mazyck , LCSW, LISW

Marlea Mazyck is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and addiction concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away and supports clients through life transitions and women's issues. Marlea approaches work with straightforward compassion and respect for each person's story.

Marlea uses simple, goal-focused conversations to surface strengths and options. She encourages people to notice values that matter to them and to try small, doable changes. Sessions are conversational and collaborative, with attention to what feels achievable between meetings.

Her background includes practice in settings that address trauma, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns, so she is familiar with hard life moments and complicated emotions. She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches to challenge unhelpful thinking and from acceptance-based work to build tolerance for difficult feelings.

Motivational interviewing and narrative ideas also appear in her work, helping people who are ambivalent about change and those who want to reframe their personal stories. This mix aims to reduce symptoms and increase day-to-day functioning so clients can return to activities that matter.

Marlea holds licenses as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the states listed on her profile. She has five years of professional experience and offers sessions in English to adults in South Carolina.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and to take actions aligned with those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting focus toward meaningful steps rather than symptom avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to challenge negative thinking and to build new routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past efforts, and what feels most useful. Together they may try different strategies and then keep what helps, adjusting methods based on progress and preference.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for longer sessions and for people who want face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or movement is needed. Live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins, homework, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between meetings.