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MD, LCPC

Dr. Marie Isom, MD, LCPC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Marie

Dr. Marie Isom brings a client-centered approach to her work, prioritizing each person's strengths and goals while drawing on evidence-based techniques.

Background and approach

With an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential (LCPC), she combines medical knowledge and counseling training to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career difficulties, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that adapts to a person's unique situation, tailoring conversation and interventions to meet individual needs. Her practice integrates methods like cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help clients build coping skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and pursue practical steps toward change.

Dr. Isom has eight years of professional experience in independent practice within Maryland, and she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.

People seeking support can expect a thoughtful, adaptable therapeutic relationship aimed at empowerment and clearer direction. She encourages those ready to explore change to take the initial step toward a more fulfilling life and offers options for ongoing care grounded in real-world skill building and collaborative planning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Dr. Isom uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and many day-to-day challenges. She also integrates mindfulness therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques useful for coping with anxiety, sleep problems, and emotional regulation. Both approaches emphasize skill building and concrete strategies that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to understand goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods over time to fit evolving needs and to prioritize what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity when life circumstances change. These formats support ongoing, consistent work on goals and make it easier to use tools learned in sessions in real-life settings.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Isom works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting, relationship and family issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The practice emphasizes a client-centered stance that blends cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to meet individual needs and goals.
What is Dr. Isom's background and experience?
She has eight years of experience in independent practice and a longer professional history in the mental health field, bringing clinical and counseling expertise to her work.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Dr. Marie Isom holds an MD and is an LCPC with licence number MD LCPC LC8390, and she is based in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English