Dr. Marie Isom

Dr. Marie Isom is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland. She brings eight years in private practice and a total of 19 years in the mental health field. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. Her style is warm and respectful, and she works to tailor conversations and plans to each person.

In sessions she listens first and adjusts tools to fit the situation. She uses straightforward methods such as client-centered conversation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and reduce distress. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to boost practical changes and set clear goals.

Marie emphasizes collaboration. She helps people figure out what matters most to them and then builds a step-by-step plan. That can mean learning specific coping skills, shifting unhelpful thoughts, or practicing new ways to respond in tense moments.

She has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and stress, including trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses relationship and family-related problems from an individual standpoint, and practical issues like sleep, money stress, and hoarding behaviors.

Marie invites people who are ready to try something different to start a conversation. The first appointments focus on understanding what feels most urgent and what small, doable steps could help move things forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and building a trusting, collaborative relationship. Online sessions using this approach usually begin with listening and reflecting, then move toward practical steps the client feels ready to try.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In online sessions CBT often involves setting simple exercises between meetings and reviewing what worked in real life.

Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and rumination. Practicing short mindfulness exercises together online can make them easier to apply during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and daily routines. That exploration can include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and allow work to fit into busy days. It can also let someone have a shorter check-in when needed, use a phone call instead of video if bandwidth is limited, or plan sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities. These practical benefits help people keep consistent progress while managing everyday life.