Vicki Marcum, LCSW

Vicki Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two master’s degrees - one in Community Health and one in Social Work - and 40 years of clinical experience. She combines long-term practice in diverse settings with specialized training, including registration as a play therapy supervisor and clinical certification in EMDR, to support individuals and families across the lifespan.

Her work history spans inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient community mental health, emergency and crisis intervention services, outpatient day treatment and extended day programs, case management, in-home programs, and private practice. She has provided services in emergency rooms, schools, churches, social service agencies, and other community settings, working with clients from birth through senior years in individual, family, and group formats. She has experience in child welfare and with complex presentations including trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, and behavioral issues.

Vicki’s initial approach is client-centered, prioritizing a trusting relationship before adapting methods to fit the treatment goals and each person’s personality. She describes her style as compassionate, supportive, and attuned, and when appropriate she will challenge unhelpful beliefs to promote growth. She emphasizes collaboration - she does not fix people or dictate solutions, but helps them explore options and find their own way through moments of laughter, tears, and honest disagreement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vicki integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections - it helps with intimacy-related concerns, trust issues, and relational trauma by exploring ways to strengthen emotional bonds. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience and choices at the center of the work - it creates a supportive space to build insight, self-esteem, and coping when facing stress, grief, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - it offers practical strategies to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns by teaching skills for changing thinking and responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the process; Vicki works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, personality, and circumstances. She begins with a client-centered stance and adapts techniques as trust and clarity develop.

Online therapy with Vicki is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives and to access therapy from familiar settings while working with a licensed professional who tailors the work to individual needs.