Therapist profile
Laura Marcum, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Anxiety
Continue with LauraKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149022305
- NPI1881207884
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- stress management
- anger concerns
- goal-focused work
About Laura
Laura Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with more than 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, motivation, and related challenges. Her practice also addresses addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating issues, parenting stress, anger, career struggles, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical planning in sessions. Clients can expect focused dialogue about what is causing distress and what changes are realistic. Laura adapts the pace to each person's needs and checks in about progress regularly.
Her approach places respect and sensitivity at the center of the work. She describes shaping treatment around the client's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. That can mean short-term goal setting, problem-solving strategies, and skill-building depending on what the client needs.
Sessions often include talking through patterns that keep problems active and trying new ways to respond. For issues like anger or anxiety this can mean learning concrete tools to manage intensity and reduce harmful reactions. For career or motivation concerns she helps clarify goals and steps forward.
Laura encourages the practical step of reaching out when life feels stuck or overwhelming. She asks clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to start, then schedules an initial session to set goals and a plan.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Laura describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and goal setting. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful behavior patterns and replacing them with manageable alternatives; this helps with anger, anxiety, and repeated reactions that cause problems. Another approach centers on short-term problem solving and motivation support to clarify steps forward when someone feels stuck in work, parenting, or recovery from loss.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match the client's goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That means checking how a technique feels in practice and adjusting the plan over time so it fits the person's situation.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing a quicker check-in during a work break, or letting someone use audio-only options when video is not convenient. These practical benefits help integrate therapy with everyday responsibilities without promising specific services.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma and related issues. Anger, career concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy-related issues are also listed areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals and concrete tools. She adapts the pace and plan to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person, video, or phone sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.