About Maricus
Maricus Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and problems with intimacy and relationships. He focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier day to day.
He uses straightforward talk and active listening to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions often include goal-setting, coping strategies, and checking what is helping or getting in the way.
How Maricus works
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to change unhelpful thoughts and build calmer responses. Maricus also uses client-centered and narrative approaches to let people tell their story and find new ways to make sense of difficult experiences. Motivational interviewing is part of his work when someone wants to change habits or address addictive behavior.
These methods are mixed depending on the issue and the person’s goals. He has worked in outpatient, correctional, and inpatient settings, which has shaped a practical, adaptable style. Maricus aims to create a space where adults can learn skills, try small changes, and track progress.
He keeps language plain and actions concrete so people can use what they learn outside of sessions. People who prefer a direct, solution-focused approach with room for personal story may find his style a good fit. He offers therapy in English and practices with three years of professional experience as an LPC in Mississippi.
Maricus lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Maricus works with
The areas below are the ones Maricus selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Mississippi |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people lead sessions with their priorities. The therapist reflects what he hears and works to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space that helps people clarify goals and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns because it offers tools people can use between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. It pairs well with CBT when someone wants both skills and a calmer way to notice thoughts and urges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try strategies, and adjust methods based on a person’s goals and response. Clients are invited to give feedback so work stays focused on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, chat can be useful for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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