- Focus on practical tools
- Client-centered approach
- Experience with trauma
About Marika
Marika Courtney is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She brings ten years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Marika centers her work on clients' priorities and keeps things straightforward and compassionate.
Her style is rooted in client-centered care and drawn from several well-known therapeutic approaches. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help reframe difficult thoughts and build workable routines. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Marika often supports people dealing with trauma, parenting strain, career stress, and transitions like separation or caregiving changes. She also addresses issues such as codependency, commitment concerns, substance problems, and challenges that come with aging or chronic illness. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and small changes that add up over time.
Her approach is collaborative: she listens first, then offers techniques that match a person’s goals and strengths. Conversations are practical and paced to each person’s needs. If you want a therapist who emphasizes empathy, real-world tools, and steady progress, Marika can help you clarify next steps.
Marika practices in Ohio and works in English. To begin, follow the site process to match with her and schedule a session based on availability.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions aligned with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and making changes in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then testing small changes to shift those patterns. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and problem-solving practical issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior, and it helps people create new ways of relating when old patterns cause pain.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, explain options, and try methods that match what a person needs. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or caregiving, saving travel time, and accessing a therapist while living in a different part of Ohio. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help maintain consistency when life is busy and allow shorter check-ins or more flexible timing when needed.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marika address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, substance issues, aging, attachment problems, and divorce-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical techniques from several approaches to meet each person's goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an OH LPCC license and practices in Ohio.
Can I work with her in other languages or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.