Marlea Mazyck, LCSW, LISW

Marlea Mazyck is a licensed social worker who brings five years of clinical experience to her practice in South Carolina. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker - and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and depression. Marlea approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be used to meet life’s challenges.

She acknowledges that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she offers steady support and encouragement for clients taking their first steps toward change. Her style centers on empowerment and collaboration, helping individuals identify practical strategies and build resilience while honoring their personal values and goals. Whether addressing acute struggles or longer term concerns, Marlea aims to create a compassionate space where clients can explore options, practice new skills, and move toward meaningful progress.

Marlea’s practice emphasizes respectful partnership, practical tools, and a focus on strengths to help people manage difficult emotions and transitions with greater confidence and clarity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Marlea uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - this approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathetic, nonjudgmental support that helps people explore their experiences at their own pace and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key method in her work, focusing on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical coping skills to address mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marlea collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to tailor interventions and adjust strategies over time so the work aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into busy routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists.