Marcy King, LCSW

Marcy King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in northern New Jersey with 14 years of experience. She has provided services in community mental health settings, schools, and private practice, working with people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life stressors and transitions, parenting and family concerns, and anger management.

Marcy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and aims to create an environment where individuals, couples, and families feel comfortable engaging in meaningful work. She emphasizes mutual respect, honesty, and trust as the foundation of effective therapy, believing that a strong connection between therapist and client supports progress in sessions.

Her approach is eclectic and tailored to the needs of each client, grounded in a strengths-based social work perspective. Marcy draws on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and pursue practical change. She encourages clients to connect with and communicate their feelings so they can address presenting concerns with greater clarity and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marcy King integrates evidence-based methods to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors by teaching practical skills and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills - it can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and can help people work through family-of-origin issues, attachment concerns, and relational struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marcy works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques and pacing so the treatment fits the individual. She emphasizes a respectful working relationship to guide that decision-making.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow therapy to fit into busy lives. These formats make it easier for people to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists while maintaining continuity of care across life changes.