Marc Rott, LCSW

Marc Rott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 26 years of clinical experience. He has worked in hospital-based care, private practice, and higher education, where he taught for over 25 years, bringing a broad perspective to work with individuals, couples, and families.

He helps people managing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and fatherhood concerns, intimacy-related issues, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions. He also works with clients facing ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiving stress, blended family and divorce issues, body image concerns, and a range of sexual and relationship diversity topics including BDSM and kink. Marc pays attention to both presenting symptoms and the deeper patterns, beliefs, and experiences that shape how a person thinks, feels, and relates to others.

Marc’s approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. He draws on evidence-based methods and tailors each plan to match a client’s goals and pace, emphasizing thoughtful exploration and practical strategies. He frames therapy as a partnership aimed at moving beyond coping toward meaningful, lasting change. Seeking help can be difficult, and Marc aims to provide a respectful, non-judgmental space for that work.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Marc Rott integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when working remotely. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental relationship in which the client’s own goals and experiences guide the process; this approach helps people explore values, identity, and relational patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Marc approaches the choice of method as a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels relevant and effective for the individual or couple.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers greater flexibility - clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their schedule and preferences. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from different locations, while allowing therapists to use many of the same therapeutic tools they would in person.