Dr. Marie Isom

Practical, compassionate therapy focused on change

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Marie

Dr. Marie Isom centers her work on evidence-informed practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, to help clients develop practical skills for managing symptoms and making measurable changes.

Background and approach

She brings eight years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician in Maryland, and she integrates respectful, client-focused care into individualized treatment plans. Dr.

Isom uses a collaborative approach to tailor conversations and strategies to each person’s needs, emphasizing compassion and sensitivity throughout the process. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and career challenges, as well as relationship and family issues, trauma and grief.

Additional areas of focus include ADHD, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, compulsive behaviors and hoarding, communication problems, and coping with disasters. Dr.

Isom works with clients to identify goals, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience using approaches like mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Holding an MD and the LCPC credential (MD LCPC LC8390), she offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Prospective clients in Maryland who prefer English can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Isom frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and to develop practical strategies for change; this approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with obsessions or compulsions. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative planning so the therapist and client can shape goals together based on the client's priorities. Mindfulness therapy is another tool she employs to build present-moment awareness and stress management skills, useful for emotional regulation and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Isom works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time so that interventions remain relevant and practical for the client’s situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and greater access for people balancing work, family, or travel. These formats allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and to choose the communication style that fits their comfort and daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Isom commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career challenges, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, as well as ADHD and compulsive behaviors.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her work is client-centered and practical, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and develop coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience as a licensed clinician and additional years in the mental health field overall, including independent practice work.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with credential details listed as MD LCPC LC8390 and practices in Maryland.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What steps are required to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English