Life is full of challenging experiences … and people! We all need an encouraging mentor to listen and guide us toward our goals. Family and friends may mean well, but unfortunately they usually have their own agenda, criticize without understanding, and offer advice that is best for them- not you. I bet this is happening to you right now. This is just a natural way with untrained people. Let me empower you!
Let’s get you on track to where you want to go. We’ll have fun and maybe share some tears along the way.
Managing your stress, anxiety, and depression is our goal. You may be in a difficult or strained relationship that leaves you drained and even sucks the life out of you. No wonder you are tired!
Just like the hundreds of other clients I have helped to return joy to their lives, I offer 25 years of professional experience.
You can do this! Start right now and sign up for your session with me. We’ll even laugh a little! You need this and don’t want to be stuck in this place, do you? Let’s talk now!
Marie Duncan, Ed.S., LMFT
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsFamily conflictsSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
License information
SC LMFT 4079
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marie Duncan. 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.
This is my second time trying Better Help. I was immediately impressed with Marie. Her experience and knowledge truly shows thru at the first meeting. She made me feel extremely comfortable, listened with intent and I felt like I knew her for years within the first hour. It can be hard to open up to someone but I'm truly thankful for Marie.
Written on Jun 16, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marie is a great listener and I look forward to our conversations. She is always so positive and gives constructive perspectives with love!
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms Marie is incredibly kind, wise, and professional!
Written on May 18, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Marie is amazing! Incredibly helpful, sincere and she is wise.
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Marie is very easy to talk to. I never liked therapy until now.
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Outstanding and enjoy my time with her.
Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
So helpful, gently nudging
Written on Apr 12, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
this has been a life changing experience for me and I would highly recommend mrs. Duncan if you are trying to get yourself back on track she has helped me in so many way and I am so grateful
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Marie is absolutely wonderful. She helped me through some very difficult times and provided me with so much comfort, insight, advice and care. I feel SO SO lucky to have matched with her and never in a million years did I think I'd love online therapy as much as I have loved it with Marie. Thank you for everything!
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is fantastic. Great conversation each time, offers that fresh pair of eyes perspective I need.
Written on Feb 15, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Perfect match !!
Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome therapist. She has helped me in so many ways and I’d definitely recommend Her to someone needing a little help!
Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marie has been a God-send to me. She was paired with me in the midst of my separation from my husband of 32 years. She helped me sort through the cruel emotional abuse I had endured and sift through fact vs. manipulations to begin to heal and gain clarity of my situation and future decisions. She was with me during multiple reconciliation attempts that failed. She sat with me through the tears of not knowing how to move on after so many years but needing to be safe and loving myself enough to see that I deserved to be safe and loved. She was with me when God revealed the horrific truths of a sex addiction and secret life of husband which was the root cause of the emotional abuse. She lovingly challenged my thinking and false narratives and helped me discover what I wanted….to be free from this man I never really knew who had been living a double life and bringing harm to me without my consent. She walked alongside me as I crumbled in devastation at divorcing my husband, the discoveries, his denials, and false accusations. She infused God’s wisdom, love and mercy into my perspectives to bolster my trust in God through the darkest of valleys. I can honestly say, I would not be as far along in my healing and growth if it wasn’t for Marie.
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've had therapy in person on and off throughout my life but Marie was my favorite I've ever had. She is attentive, all about you and your needs, she is kind, insightful and her faith impacts her care in a positive way. If I need help in the future, I will come back and find her here! She gave me great tools to work with the person in my life who is challenging and helped me have a fresh perspective. Highly recommend Marie Duncan!
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Tells you exactly what you need to hear and makes concrete plans of action .
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Marie is probably one of my top 10 favorite people. I worked with her for about six months and then took a break and when I was going through a rough patch I scheduled with her again and It was like talking to my old friend / mentor. Her skill and listening abilities are unmatched. She bolstered my confidence with her listen and figure-it-out mentality. I just love her to pieces!
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Marie is an excellent advocate and cheerleader for me and what I need! She listens well and really hears what I am saying. She is a wonderful resource to have to focus on my mental health.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I love working with Marie! She is knowledgable, friendly and super helpful! Highly recommend!
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Marie has been a tremendous help to me over my time in counseling. We have addressed a variety of challenges and she offers no nonsense feedback and encouragement. I highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have had three phone sessions with Marie so far and every time we speak I get off the call feeling better and I have steps to take to achieve my therapy goals. Marie is always high energy and I can hear her smiling through the phone. She is also very empathetic and encouraging.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Marie is amazing. After only 2 sessions I'm already headed in the right direction.
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Marie is wonderful!!!
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Mrs. Marie has been a blessing. I couldn’t have been paired with a better therapist. The people at better help sure did listen to my needs. She is very sweet. I like that her approach is real she doesn’t sure coat things but delivers in the most respectful way. I can tell that she is doing what she loves and not just here because she has to be.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Marie is an amazing person. I’ve been to several therapists over the years and I have to say she’s by far the best in her field. She listens but, also is great at giving helpful advice.
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
With this being my first foray into therapy, I must say that I could not have asked for a better therapist. Marie is sensitive to my needs and helps accordingly. I love that she helps me navigate different situations and will pray with me at the end of a session if she feels I need it. I'm extremely pleased.
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
I can tell that Marie is a genuinely caring person. She is fully engaged in my conversation and truly shows that she cares and listens to me. She has already given me great advice and tools on ways to cope and handle my current stressor.
I know she is going to be perfect for me and is going to help me get through a troubling time of my life.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Marie has been amazing and has helped me through some difficult times. She is always there to listen and help me think through my situation without judgement. She has been a blessing and I'm so thankful that I have her to talk to when I need it most.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching
Marie has helped me during a very stressful time in my life and I am thankful for her support.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Mari is great to speak with, a wonderful person to help with perspective, realization, encouragement. She has helped me incredibly through a very hard time. I’m thankful she was paired with me. She’s an incredible therapist.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very good listener and has a good insight of the situation
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
So thoughtful and listens really well. I would recommend to anyone!
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
When I first signed up for I didn't know what to expect but I knew what I wanted and needed. I am so thankful for Marie Duncan. She is absolutely amazing. She listens to my concern and she hears me. At the end of the each session she recaps my goals and expectations. I am so glad she is my therapist. When she prayed before closing our first session I knew I had the right person. ❤️
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’d been battling to get into therapy for years. Went through college counseling; didn’t take, then a year+ later got into BetterHelp. My first therapist on here was a great dude, but I just wasn’t getting what I needed still and I wasn’t even sure what that was. But, then I got paired with Marie and she has helped me so much and instilled faith in therapy and trusting the process. She is a queen and I would protect her at all costs.
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has been very kind and supportive
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
Marie is amazing! She is one of the best therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Marie is AWESOME. After each session, I feel very confident and determine to keep being a better person.
Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Marie Duncan is an incredible therapist. She’s provided me with the tools to find my way when I initially felt lost.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
Marie has a way about her that is so calming. She takes my thoughts and helps me break them down and work them. After each session I feel lighter and more calm.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Excellent
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
The greatest attribute of Marie is she LISTENS and is always respectful of my feelings. She offers professional advise and keeps me accountable. She is patient and kind at the same time! I feel I am progressing in my therapy and appreciate her follow through. She is the best!
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Marie is wonderful! She listens, checks in on you, suggests different things, and when you feel stuck, she asks questions to help draw you back out. I like her approach very much.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
How would I review Marie specifically to me.... she's the mom I never had, the grandmother I never had, the best friend I never had. She builds me up and helps my walls come down. I smile every time I see her. She is someone that I would want in my life every day but I can't afford that. I look forward to seeing her every week. We need more Marie's in the world!
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel a connection with Marie and feel like she gives me empathy and feels strongly on my behalf
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks
Marie is phenomenal. She is very experienced and makes sure I am comfortable. She is very easy to share with.
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Marie listens intently. She takes notes about what I tell her, and brings positivity and a sense of ease to our talks. When Marie reflects back to me what I say, I feel grateful because I know that I am understood and safe to be vulnerable/open.
Written on Oct 08, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Marie Duncan has a deep handle on how to counsel people through their difficulties to a better place because of her empathy and extensive experience. She listens until she arrives at that place where she is confident of the direction of counseling path she is taking.
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 3 months
We haven't been talking long, but I like her. She has a great sense of humor. She does pretty well of pulling me out of my own bubble. First listening to me, waiting, and then coming back with positivity that I KNOW is there with myself.
I've lived in self wallowing and self hatred for so long, I feel I don't deserve any good from the world. I feel like I NEED that constant reminder that things are going to be ok. And with my mama gone, I haven't had that lately. I can work through my thoughts in a safe and comforting way, and that's DETRIMENTAL to heal.
So, thank you Marie. Thank you for what you do and how you do it. You're a big help. I'm looking forward to our journey together as we help me be a better me.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Marie is a great listener. She is supportive, caring and empathetic. I enjoy talking to her.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Marie is a great listener. Very attentive and calculated in her responses. Very pleased with her guidance.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
Ms. Duncan is the best. Very strong Christian
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks
I was unsure of therapy at first. It has been a wonderful experience so far, Marie is amazing and listens to all of my concerns. She has been very helpful and I look forward to continuing working with her.
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Going into therapy was really hard for me but Marie has been so helpful and supportive from the very beginning. She is a great listener and has helped me so much in this growing process in my life with her positive words of affirmation and honest feedback. I’m very grateful she is my therapist.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've been speaking with Marie for a few weeks now and it's been such a relief to have someone to talk to. She's so understanding and giving me the best guidance. I'm so thankful I've found someone I can turn to.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Marie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
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