Marlea Mazyck , LCSW, LISW

Marlea Mazyck, LCSW and LISW, brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), she combines professional training with a belief that each person knows their own story best. Marlea is licensed in South Carolina and has three years of professional work experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and depression.

She honors each person as the expert of their life and seeks to build on existing strengths while supporting change. Marlea believes taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she aims to create a supportive, empowering space where clients can explore challenges and practice new ways of coping. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and practical strategies tailored to each individual’s needs.

Whether addressing family or trauma-related concerns, compassion fatigue, or life transitions, Marlea centers the client’s goals and values. She offers guidance and encouragement while helping clients identify resources and tools to move forward, recognizing progress as a step-by-step journey rather than an instant transformation.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Marlea commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports living in line with personal values - it is often useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for depression, anxiety, and coping with stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and strengthening the client-therapist relationship so clients can explore their goals and build on their own strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marlea collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions based on each person’s priorities and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.