I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. Being in this field for 30+ years has allowed me to work with many people with various issues affecting their lives. This history includes; counseling battered women, abused children, adolescents and adults regarding substance use, military Veterans/active duty soldiers and their family members, family and couple therapy, people diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness and early in my career people diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities. My approach to therapy is eclectic, always respectful, kind and eternally optimistic that each of us has the ability to make changes and live the life we imagine. Everyone's story can have a happy ending.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Communication problems
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMFT MT2404
FL LMHC MH9698
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I am processing the grief of my brother who died by suicide and she has been helpful, compassionate, and highly skilled. I’m also working on shame related to childhood traumas, and I feel comfortable understood and valued in our sessions.
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Phyllis has been SUCH a wonderful fit for my needs. She actively listens, positively redirects my thoughts, and navigates every conversation with so much kindness and intelligence about every situation I’ve thrown her way. She’s the sort of therapist that makes me go around telling everyone how wonderful therapy is haha!
I absolutely love talking with her, and recommend her expertise to anyone who needs the emotional support. I deal with a lot of anxiety surrounding past trauma, and within 5 sessions she’s really helped me see myself through a more positive lens. Thank you so much Phyllis!
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Phyllis is absolutely great. She is patient and sets expectations that results do not happen over night. She helped me find me and help me move onto reconnecting with my wife.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Absolutely a wonderful positive and healthy influence on the wellbeing of myself and my relationship!
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Phyllis is amazing! I highly recommend Phyllis Marcus to anyone who needs an expert to help them navigate through life’s tricky times.
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
Phyllis is a great listener and a ray of bright sunshine. I love her positive energy every time we have a session.
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Phyllis for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse