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Marcus Jack, LCPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marcus

Marcus Jack is a licensed clinician with ten years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, career transitions, and grief. He emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly while working toward more fulfilling daily life.

Background and approach

Marcus also addresses concerns such as intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, parenting, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and supports individuals with intellectual disability. His practice blends well-established methods to match each person's needs.

He draws on client-centered principles to prioritize the client's own goals, uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and incorporates mindfulness and dialectical skills for emotional regulation. Marcus aims to empower clients through practical tools and collaborative planning so they can make sustainable changes at a comfortable pace.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Marcus frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients define their own goals; this approach supports building trust and clarity even when sessions happen remotely. He also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and builds new coping strategies, useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Additionally, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are part of his toolbox, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between remote sessions.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Marcus works with each person to explore which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and daily life demands, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve. Clients are invited to participate actively in shaping the plan so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online work offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule or to connect from another location. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, practical guidance and to share exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices that clients can apply between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marcus commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, career transitions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also has an additional focus on intellectual disability.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Marcus blends client-centered care with evidence-based techniques, using empathy and collaboration while applying tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and other approaches to help clients manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has practiced for 10 years, bringing a decade of professional experience to his clinical work in Illinois.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Marcus holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCPC 180.014299. His listed location for practice is Illinois.
Does he see clients who live outside the United States?
He does accept international clients and can work with people located outside the U.S., with language of service in English.
What session formats are offered in his practice?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide different options for how clients prefer to connect.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Intellectual disability

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Marcus can help with

Marcus Jack works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and depression.

Marcus works with clients with concerns relating to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationships.

How Marcus approaches therapy

Marcus's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Marcus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 10 years of clinical experience.