Marcia Peetz

Marcia Peetz is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and offers steady support when emotions feel overwhelming or life shifts feel too big to handle alone.

Her work often includes people coping with attachment wounds, abandonment fears, communication problems, and challenges tied to self-worth or body image. She also supports those managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and the practical fallout from separation or divorce. Narcissism is listed among her areas of focus for relationship concerns where relevant to a client's story.

Marcia uses several evidence-based methods to guide the work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice how thoughts affect feelings, and Attachment-Based ideas to map how early bonds shape current relationships. She also brings in Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies when they fit the client’s needs.

She welcomes conversations that include faith and spiritual concerns for clients who want that perspective woven into therapy. Sessions are geared toward practical skills, clearer communication, and stronger coping tools so daily life can feel more manageable.

Marcia has five years of clinical experience as an LPC in Missouri. If you want to talk about stress, loss, or relational pain, she aims to provide a calm, respectful space to work through those issues together.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck by focusing on action rather than battling thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with stress, panic, and low mood by breaking big problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they can try different tools and adjust the plan based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work still focuses on the same practical skills and relationship patterns as in-person therapy, with the aim of improving coping, communication, and emotional balance.