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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- Solution-focused work
About Marie
Marie Duncan, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is licensed in South Carolina and has 25 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her approach mixes client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused work, EMDR, and solution-focused strategies.
Marie encourages straightforward conversations and goal-focused sessions. She listens to what matters and helps people identify small, doable steps toward change. Sessions include problem-solving, skills practice, and moments to process difficult feelings.
Her background spans a quarter century of helping people regain interest in life and rebuild functioning after hard times. She has worked with concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and workplace strain. She also addresses issues around intimacy, parenting pressures, aging and geriatric concerns, and womens issues.
Marie uses methods that match each persons needs. That can mean focused cognitive work to change thinking patterns, emotionally-focused conversations to repair connections, or EMDR for trauma processing. She frames work in short-term goals when that fits and longer-term exploration when needed.
Practical steps are part of the process. Clients practice coping skills between sessions, track progress, and adjust plans as problems shift. The style is direct and encouraging, with a mix of laughter and honest talk when appropriate.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Marie uses client-centered therapy to focus on a person's experience and priorities. This approach involves active listening, reflection, and working from the clients goals to guide sessions. It helps with general stress, low mood, and decisions about relationships and life changes.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT involves practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Emotionally-focused work is used to identify and process strong emotions and to improve how people relate to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods based on the clients needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying short-term goal work or deeper trauma-focused techniques depending on what the client wants.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to maintain regular check-ins. Online sessions can also allow for shorter administrative appointments when needed and for sessions to be scheduled around work or caregiving demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, EMDR, and solution-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LMFT in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.