I work with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and often inwardly complex—people who may appear “high functioning” on the outside but feel misaligned, depleted, or quietly dissatisfied on the inside. Many of my clients are navigating transitions, identity shifts, burnout, relational patterns, or a growing sense that the strategies that once worked no longer do.
My primary orientation is Depth-based and Jungian-informed. This means we look beyond symptom management to understand the meaning behind what you’re experiencing. We pay attention to patterns over time, inner conflicts, instinctual signals, dreams, and the parts of you that may have been muted, overruled, or shaped by early environments. Rather than trying to “fix” you, this work supports greater coherence, self-trust, and a felt sense of being at home in your own life.
I’m particularly attuned to people who feel overstimulated, over-responsible, or disconnected from their natural rhythms—those who sense that something essential wants to reorganize, but aren’t sure how to listen without fear or self-override. Our work is paced, respectful, and collaborative, with an emphasis on helping you recognize what is authentic for you, not what you “should” want or be.
As a secondary focus, I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for low-acuity anxiety-spectrum concerns, such as chronic worry, overthinking, rumination, or stress related to work and daily life. CBT tools can be helpful for stabilizing symptoms and increasing clarity, especially when anxiety is interfering with sleep, focus, or decision-making.
Clients often describe my style as calm, perceptive, and grounded. I value precision, honesty, and depth—without pressure, urgency, or judgment. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, listen more closely, and allow something truer to emerge.
Professional experience
16 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression, Coaching, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Marcia Garceau. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’ve been working with Dr. Garceau for a few months now, and I really appreciate all the advice she’s been giving me. She’s very patient and attentive, and I feel like I can talk about pretty much anything without being judged. At the same time, she always asks the right questions that help me think more about my issues. I also like that she’s not too directive during our calls, she lets me speak my mind and steps in when I say something that kind of “clicks” or feels important to dig into. Appreciate a lot working with her.
Written on Apr 28, 2026 after therapy with Marcia for 4 months
She is an excellent therapist.
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Marcia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Garceau has been helping me for 10 months now and it's been life-changing. She has immense knowledge and patience. Her style is compassionate and professional. Her advice has been golden and her comments very thoughtful. She has helped me navigate everything from personal relationships with my husband & sons to extended family members to work challenges with my leadership to my volunteer circle to global issues that concern me. We have talked about everything and it's all connected. She is open-minded and has been able to guide the discussions to focus on my needs and my feelings, to find root causes and to navigate through it all. Very grateful for her time and expertise.
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Marcia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Excellent, professional, seasoned therapist that I feel very fortunate to have found on Better Help. I look forward to many sessions with her.
Written on Oct 22, 2025 after therapy with Marcia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I am a 58 yo female and have done a fair share of counseling over the years. Dr. Garceau is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. She listens deeply. She is wise and compassionate. She helps me rediscover my own self-compassion. She is helping me through a challenging time in my life and I feel very fortunate to have found her here.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Marcia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Dr Garceau is wonderful. She is very attentive and offers practical advice. She takes notes which not all therapists do (I know - hard to believe!). She offers practical solutions, sends me tools and is always quick to respond to me.
Written on Jul 07, 2025 after therapy with Marcia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
After just one meeting with Dr. Garceau, I am thoroughly impressed and very much looking forward to our next talk. She was very patient listening to my story and very intuitive in how she assessed my challengea. Highly recommend!
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Marcia is the most caring and supportive therapist that I have met on Betterhelp platform. She offered so many practical suggestions and tools that helped me in building a more solid sense of self. I struggled with a very codependent and narc type of relationship and after years being with my partner I lost all confidence and strength in myself. I felt stuck, confused, hurt and lost. Marcia was very insightful and able to see beneath surface issues and work on the underlying thought and behavioral patterns, false beliefs, emotional regulations. I was able to gain deeper clarity and insight into relationship with myself and partner. Thank you, Marcia. I am grateful to have met you and have you support me.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Garceau is exactly who I have been looking for. She excels at guidance and listening and stress relief and I feel I can tell her anything. She's cool!
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is incredibly helpful. I always feel like I leave each session with the tools I need to improve my thought patterns abs interactions with others.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Marcia for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is wonderful
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
She is amazing. Full stop.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Marcia is the best! Analogies to help you understand and she definitely does develop a sense of who you are after a couple sessions. I’ve been working with Marcia for 5 months now and I have seen tremendous growth within myself.
Written on Sep 20, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I didn't realize I had been looking for Dr. Garceau until I found her. She is dedicated, professional, has a wonderful attention to details/specifics, and is incredibly kind. She maximizes every minute while remaining incredibly present in the moment. I'm very happy to have found her.
Written on Sep 10, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Dr. Garceau is patient, thoughtful and enlightening. I have made great improvements to my mental state since we began our journey and look forward to further growth with Dr. Garceau’s continued support.
Written on Jul 18, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Garceau is very attentive, listens and gives great guidance. She has practical approaches to situations and is able to give explanations of behaviors.
Written on Mar 23, 2021 after therapy with Marcia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is focused and has a balanced approach
Written on Nov 20, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Garceau really listens and helps me to address my concerns.
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
So grateful for BetterHelp especially now
Written on Oct 09, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Good listener and patient and provides practical solutions
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Marcia is the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve been seeking help in therapy all my life in the US and abroad. She is truly a guiding light in the darkness that will help you find your own light.
Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Dr. Garceau is by far one of the best humans I have had the pleasure of talking too. Genuine concern and warmth when working with me and all facets of my individual therapy journey. I'm glad I finally reached out for help and Dr. Garceau was there with steady support and insight.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
One of the best therapists ive ever had
Written on Jul 04, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve only just started but I already love the entire system and absolutely loved my first session with my therapist. Happy to continue on this journey.
Written on May 31, 2020 after therapy with Marcia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
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