- Anxiety and stress
- Life transitions
- Self esteem
About Marci
Marci Zago is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, burnout, or major life changes. Marci writes in a straightforward way and aims to create a calm, practical space where people can talk and find relief.
Many people come hoping to feel calmer and more confident. Marci helps clients notice what drains their energy and where self-doubt or low self-esteem shows up. Sessions often center on straightforward skills for managing daily pressure and building better coping habits.
Her work is collaborative. She listens first, then helps set goals that make sense for each person. The emphasis is on tools you can use between sessions and small shifts that add up over time.
Marci also brings experience with issues that can complicate life transitions, including trauma and relationship strain. She pays attention to how past family patterns and role expectations affect present choices and emotions.
People who prefer practical, down-to-earth support may find her approach helpful. She encourages clear communication about what someone wants from therapy and adjusts work as needs change. If you think this style might fit, use the site's Start Therapy process to begin a match and schedule sessions.
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Many clinicians who use evidence-based therapeutic techniques combine skill-building with reflective conversation. One common approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing or behavioral strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily function. These tools help when stress feels constant or when panic starts to interfere with routine.Another often-used method focuses on processing difficult experiences and reducing their hold on current life. This involves gentle, structured steps to name painful memories, notice automatic reactions, and try different responses. It can be useful for trauma, burnout, or ongoing distress linked to past events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. This is a shared process that can change as new challenges emerge.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities and to use brief check-ins when that suits a week. Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression, as well as related concerns like workplace issues and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Marci focuses on clear goals, coping skills, and small, achievable changes.
What is her background and how long has she practiced?
Marci has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, burnout, and self-esteem concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.