Marcia Peetz

Compassionate, evidence-informed counseling in Missouri

LPC Missouri

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Marcia

Marcia Peetz is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. She draws on a compassionate, client-centered stance to create a therapeutic environment where individuals can explore difficult emotions and begin practical change.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, Marcia integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person's needs.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including attachment and communication issues, body image and self-esteem struggles, chronic health-related stress, codependency, and the effects of separation or abandonment. Clients can expect therapy that balances emotional understanding with actionable skills for coping and improved relationships.

Marcia emphasizes collaboration in treatment planning so that goals reflect each client's values and life circumstances, helping people build resilience and more satisfying connections over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching skills for practical symptom management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be helpful for grief, chronic stress, and relational struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional responses and interpersonal problems, supporting work on communication, trust, and connection in close relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to consider symptoms, goals, and preferences, adapting methods as needed so treatment fits each person's situation rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for different lives and schedules. These options allow clients to engage in evidence-informed therapy from locations that work for them while maintaining regular contact and ongoing skill practice between synchronous sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Marcia works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship challenges, along with related issues such as attachment, communication problems, and chronic illness stress.

How would therapy sessions feel in terms of style and approach?

Her style blends client-centered empathy with practical, evidence-informed techniques like CBT, ACT, and DBT to help clients process emotions and develop coping skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has five years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and relational difficulties in Missouri.

What are the therapist's credentials and where do they practice?

Marcia holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2021030519.

Does the therapist offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for remote care?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English