Marie Duncan, LMFT

Marie Duncan is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience who works with individuals, couples, and families in South Carolina. She holds an Ed.S., an Education Specialist degree focused on advanced professional training, and is credentialed as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Marie blends warmth and practical guidance to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Her practice emphasizes restoring balance and rebuilding a sense of agency when life feels overwhelming. Marie draws on a range of therapeutic methods, matching therapy to each person's needs to address issues such as parenting and caregiver stress, intimacy and communication problems, self-esteem and self-love, panic and social anxiety, work-related difficulties, and the emotional effects of aging.

Clients work with Marie to develop realistic coping skills, clarify values and goals, and improve patterns of connection and communication. She offers a supportive, goal-oriented style that combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques so people can move toward greater resilience and satisfaction in their relationships and daily life.

Marie encourages those seeking change to take the next step and explore whether her approach fits their needs, offering flexible session options to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marie Duncan integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT, and emotionally-focused therapy - EFT to address a broad range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction, which can be helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and caregiver stress. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and coping skills training. EFT concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns in close relationships, guiding couples and family members to improve connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marie works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Clients are involved in planning treatment so therapy stays practical and aligned with their values.

Online therapy with Marie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions, fit therapy into busy lives, and access care from home or another convenient location.