Marsha Broers, LCPC

Marsha Broers is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 24 years of clinical experience as an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She provides care for people managing stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and a range of relationship and family of origin concerns. Her practice also addresses related issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, substance use, and mood or panic-related difficulties.

She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, offering a nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their feelings and life circumstances. Treatment is individualized - Marsha tailors conversations and treatment plans to align with each person’s specific needs and goals, drawing on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques to support emotional regulation and practical problem solving. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms clients for taking that step. Marsha works with adults across a variety of life challenges and aims to help them build clearer perspectives, healthier coping strategies, and more satisfying relationships.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Marsha uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting, collaborative space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, listening, and building a strong therapeutic relationship to help people explore identity, relationships, and emotional concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often helpful for stress, anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, and patterns that maintain substance use or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the best approach is part of the process - Marsha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from familiar settings while maintaining continuity of care and adapting the format to what feels most comfortable.