Marcia Koetting, LCSW

Marcia Koetting is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and LGBT-related concerns. She works with each person as an expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps that fit daily routines. Seeking help can feel hard; she offers steady support and encouragement through the process.

Marcia draws on client-centered principles that prioritize the person's own goals. She listens, reflects, and helps clients clarify what matters most to them. From there she uses straightforward cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new coping skills in real life.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions are a place to talk through setbacks, practice new responses, and build small habits that make day-to-day life easier. Marcia emphasizes strengths and realistic goals rather than quick fixes.

With ten years of professional experience as an LCSW, she combines practical tools with calm, respectful support. She guides clients through step-by-step strategies for anxiety, mood shifts, trauma reactions, focus and stress management.

Marcia offers a mix of session formats to fit different needs. She helps people identify approaches and tools that work for them, then tailors ongoing work to the goals they set together.

How client-centered care and CBT fit into online therapy

Marcia commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques when meeting with people online. Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people name their goals so the work follows their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on learning how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She sees finding the right mix of approaches as a shared task. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try a few techniques, and adjust plans based on what feels useful. This collaborative style helps people judge what works and keeps changes realistic and sustainable.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between longer sessions or fit short progress notes into a busy day. These options help therapy fit work, school, and family rhythms while using client-centered and CBT tools.