Dr. Marie Isom, MD, LCPC

Dr. Marie Isom uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress and emotional struggles. She is Dr. Marie Isom, MD, LCPC, and brings eight years of private practice experience to her work. Her style is direct and compassionate. She focuses on skills people can use between sessions.

She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on each person's priorities and sense of choice. Mindfulness tools are offered when people want ways to calm their mind and body in stressful moments.

Her background spans work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, career stress, grief, trauma and parenting concerns. She also addresses ADHD, sleep problems, anger, relationship and communication difficulties, and caregiver strain. These areas are approached with attention to practical steps and clear goals.

Sessions begin with a short assessment to clarify what matters most to the person and set achievable goals. Dr. Isom tailors the plan to the individual's needs and checks progress along the way. Conversations are guided so people leave with concrete strategies they can try between sessions.

She practices in Maryland and offers therapy in English. People who prefer online formats can use video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Getting started generally involves a brief questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Dr. Isom commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that are easy to use between sessions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful conversation that follows the person's priorities and builds their sense of control. Mindfulness Therapy is offered as a set of short practices for reducing reactivity and improving sleep and attention.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when schedules and bandwidth allow. Phone sessions can be a simpler option that fits a break at work or times when video is not preferred. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, skill coaching, and follow-up between longer sessions, making it easier to keep therapy connected to daily life.