Marco Nozicka
Experienced LCSW blending CBT and mindfulness
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 40 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Self esteem, Career, Coping with life changes
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Marco
Marco Nozicka brings four decades of clinical experience to his practice and focuses on concerns such as self-esteem, career transitions, stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
He draws on a blend of cognitive and mindfulness-based strategies along with acceptance-focused methods to help clients identify practical steps forward and build clearer, more effective patterns of thinking and behavior.
Trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and experienced in hypnotherapy, Marco integrates solution-focused work, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. He also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work, aiming to foster realistic, inspired goals and sustainable changes in everyday life.
His approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, combining coaching skills and clinical tools to support career performance or transitions as well as personal growth. Based in Illinois, Marco has worked across diverse cultural settings and emphasizes a mind-body perspective that includes meditation and mindfulness practices.
He presents himself as a pragmatic, imaginative guide who helps clients explore strengths and create meaningful, achievable plans for change.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Marco often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking and behaving; this approach is useful for anxiety, stress, workplace problems, and relationship dynamics. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful goals despite difficult feelings. Additionally, Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, empathetic framework that encourages self-exploration and growth through an accepting therapeutic relationship.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, combining techniques as appropriate and adjusting the plan over time so the work remains responsive and practical.
Online therapy with Marco is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to continue work while traveling. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English