Elizabeth Marcum, LCSW

Elizabeth Marcum is a licensed therapist based in Texas with six years of experience supporting people through some of life’s most difficult seasons. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in psychotherapy and clinical assessment - she brings practical skills and compassionate guidance to work with individuals confronting addiction, relationship and family struggles, intimacy challenges, low motivation, and self-esteem concerns.

She practices from the belief that meaningful change begins when people feel safe enough to speak honestly. Elizabeth creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can sort through confusion, reconnect with their values, and identify strengths that help them move forward. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, clarity, and building tools that address both immediate needs and longer-term goals.

Elizabeth’s areas of focus include addictions, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy and confidence-building, abandonment and attachment issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, codependency, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness and shame work, HIV/AIDS support, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, life purpose work, and support for men, veterans and armed forces, and law enforcement professionals. She encourages anyone considering therapy to acknowledge the courage it takes to start and to be proud of showing up for themselves.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each person she sees. One common focus is skills-based behavioral work that teaches practical coping strategies and step-by-step changes in thinking and behavior - helpful for addictions, low motivation, and self-esteem challenges. Another emphasis is attachment-informed relational work that explores patterns in relationships, intimacy, and abandonment concerns to improve connection and communication. A third area is motivation-focused support and relapse prevention that helps people clarify goals, build readiness for change, and develop plans to maintain progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit best with their goals, circumstances, and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed so treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats allow consistent access to licensed professionals and make it possible to continue care during life transitions, increasing convenience and continuity of support.