Marshall Kirkpatrick , LPC

Marshall Kirkpatrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience in the field of mental health. LPC denotes a licensed mental health professional who has completed graduate-level training and state requirements to provide counseling and psychotherapy.

He has served as a psychotherapist for a broad span of clients, working with children through adults on concerns such as mood disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, sexual trauma, and sexual abuse. He is particularly focused on supporting people who have experienced sexual abuse, those coping with sexual addictions, and individuals wrestling with questions about their sexuality.

Marshall recognizes how difficult it can be to acknowledge and seek help for these issues. He brings a supportive counseling style and practical experience to help clients address the problems they identify as most pressing. Over his career he has assisted people in making meaningful change they once thought unlikely, and in strengthening relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.

He offers a warm and supportive approach for those considering help with trauma, addiction, or sexuality-related concerns, drawing on clinical skills and real-world experience to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marshall Kirkpatrick integrates evidence-based methods to address trauma, addiction, and mood concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change. It can be especially useful for addictions, substance-related concerns, and readiness for behavior change.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and resolving the effects of traumatic experiences with strategies tailored to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve functioning. This approach supports people working through past abuse or severe stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limits and help maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are difficult.