About Marcus
Marcus Litterst is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 22 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, and grief. Marcus uses straightforward conversation to help clients find clearer direction and renewed motivation.
He believes each person knows their own story best. Sessions focus on building on strengths and practical steps forward. Marcus encourages small, doable changes that add up over time and improve day-to-day functioning.
How Marcus works
His work blends several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy creates space for people to speak without judgment.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set clear goals and keep momentum going. Marcus also brings Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are getting in the way of recovery. He talks plainly about difficult topics and helps people find manageable ways to process them.
The focus is on realistic steps rather than overwhelming theory. Parents reading on a phone will find brief, clear sessions and a calm, encouraging tone. Marcus aims to make the first steps easier and to help people develop practical tools they can use between sessions.
He asks simple questions, listens carefully, and helps create a plan that fits each person's life.
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Approaches that guide online sessions
Marcus commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new, more balanced ways of thinking. This approach works well for depression, anxiety, and stress by turning insight into practical changes. Client-Centered Therapy is another core approach where the conversation is guided by the client. It emphasizes listening and respect so people can feel heard and make decisions at their own pace.Marcus also draws on Motivational Interviewing to boost a person’s own reasons for change and on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals. He treats finding the right method as a shared process. The therapist and client together decide what feels most useful, and that plan can shift as progress is made.
Online therapy with Marcus is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions can fit a work break, and live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins or when writing is easier. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people keep momentum between sessions.
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