Marcus Litterst, LMHC

Marcus Litterst is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 22 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while addressing depression, stress, anxiety, and grief. Marcus draws on a strengths-based outlook, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and as someone who already possesses resources to overcome life’s challenges.

His approach centers on meeting clients where they are and supporting practical steps toward clearer goals and improved coping. Marcus works with individuals who are navigating relationship or communication problems, exploring life purpose, or seeking relief from persistent low mood and worry. He emphasizes collaboration and respectful listening as foundations for change.

Marcus recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage, and he affirms the importance of that first step. He aims to create a welcoming therapeutic relationship that helps clients identify priorities, build confidence, and take meaningful action toward the life they want to lead.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marcus uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and help identify their own priorities. This approach is helpful for people wanting stronger self-understanding, improved self-esteem, and greater confidence in decision making.

He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. CBT offers concrete tools for changing behavior and managing mood in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marcus works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He treats the selection of techniques as a collaborative effort, adapting plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Marcus is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to engage in care from home or on the go. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions, maintain continuity of support, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.