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Laura Marcum, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Laura

Laura Marcum is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of experience supporting people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while customizing conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s circumstances and goals. Marcum frames the first step toward change as a brave choice and positions herself as a steady, supportive partner in that process.

Her practice centers on collaboratively identifying priorities and tailoring interventions that match a person’s strengths and needs, whether the focus is on coping with life transitions, managing anger, addressing eating or parenting concerns, or recovering from trauma and compassion fatigue. Clients can expect a practitioner who listens carefully and adapts her approach rather than delivering one-size-fits-all solutions.

She works from a foundation of respect and practical problem solving to help people build confidence, restore balance, and move toward more satisfying, sustainable routines and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and How Online Sessions Help

Laura Marcum uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies to reduce stress and manage anxiety by teaching skills for emotion regulation, problem solving, and structured behavior changes that can improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes building self-esteem and motivation through strengths-based work that identifies personal values, reinforces achievements, and supports gradual goal-setting to increase confidence and engagement in meaningful activities.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which methods feel most helpful and adjusts the plan over time based on progress, preferences, and goals, so the care remains aligned with what the client finds useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to engage from locations that suit them. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy routines and life transitions while enabling ongoing collaboration with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, eating and parenting concerns, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The approach is collaborative and individualized, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience is available?
The therapist brings 15 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and social work settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149022305 and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online care?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

About

Laura Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 15 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.