About Marika
Marika Dillard helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. She meets each person where they are and focuses on practical steps to make everyday life feel more manageable. She is a licensed independent clinical social worker - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with six years of experience.
Marika uses clear, straightforward language in sessions so people understand what they can try between meetings.
How Marika works
Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem challenges, and career or workplace issues. ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions are part of her regular caseload as well.
Marika draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Solution-focused methods help set short-term goals and track progress over time.
She has experience working with culturally diverse people and has pursued continuing education in cultural competence. Sessions are offered in English and delivered from North Carolina. Marika aims to make therapy practical, collaborative, and focused on real changes that matter to daily life.
Marika lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Marika works with
The areas below are the ones Marika selected when setting up a profile. The first one is listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LICSW, LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy centers the person's goals and priorities, with the therapist listening closely and adapting sessions to what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs coaching, emotional support, or a space to sort out choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression, phobias, and workplace stress.
Solution-focused therapy narrows the view to small, achievable goals and practical steps. It is useful when someone wants quick, concrete changes and a way to measure progress week to week.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can shift if something isn’t helping, and short-term goals are used to check progress together.
Online sessions offer flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people see visual cues and do longer conversations. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Chat and text allow brief check-ins, notes about practice between sessions, and communication that fits into a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and other responsibilities.
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