Phyllis Marcus, LMFT, LMHC

Florida · 30 years in practice

Phyllis Marcus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida.

License and registration

LMFT, Florida: MT2404 · expires March 2027
LMHC, Florida: MH9698 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1285760702 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Phyllis

Phyllis Marcus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She has more than 30 years of clinical experience. She draws on a wide range of therapy methods to meet people where they are and help them move forward.

Her work has included helping people affected by trauma and abuse, addiction, stress, grief, anxiety, and depression. She also supports clients navigating relationship strain, communication problems, and LGBT-related concerns.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be respectful, kind, and hopeful about change. Phyllis uses approaches that include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In practice she blends elements from these methods to suit each person's situation and goals.

She explains options clearly and focuses on what will help in day-to-day life. Her style is practical and optimistic. Sessions often focus on understanding feelings, improving communication, and building small steps toward change.

She favors real strategies people can try between meetings and reviews progress together. Phyllis works with adults who want steady, experienced guidance through hard moments. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs.

International clients may also be served in English.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Phyllis names

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Online support

Online approaches that focus on emotion and action

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and changing unhelpful emotional patterns in relationships and personal life. It helps people notice their feelings, name them, and respond in ways that improve connection and reduce conflict.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of living a meaningful life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and reactions. It helps people understand attachment patterns and build new ways of relating that feel safer and more supportive.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting over time based on what helps.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions or audio-only calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share updates between sessions or work in shorter steps when schedules are tight. These options help make consistent care easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, and family-related problems. Communication problems are a particular focus.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is eclectic, respectful, and optimistic. She blends emotion-focused work with practical exercises to improve communication and daily coping.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of experience in mental health and marriage and family therapy work. That history spans many clinical settings and a range of presenting problems.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LMFT and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. Those abbreviations stand for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is open to working with international clients as well.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide different ways to connect depending on need and convenience.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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