About Maricus
Maricus Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Mississippi. He works with adults who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, and other life challenges. He aims to make counseling clear and practical so people can use what they learn right away.
He brings three years of experience across outpatient clinics, correctional settings, and inpatient care. That background gives him familiarity with how problems show up in different daily routines.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on concrete steps and tools rather than jargon-heavy theory. Maricus uses a mix of approaches to fit each person. He draws on client-centered methods to build a respectful, listening-based relationship.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new behaviors. Mindfulness and narrative work are part of his toolkit too. Mindfulness helps people notice strong feelings without being overwhelmed.
Narrative methods help people reframe their story and find new meaning after hard events. He aims for sessions that feel collaborative and straightforward. People can expect clear goals, practical exercises, and check-ins on progress.
Communication is direct and calm, with attention to what the person needs right now. Maricus offers several remote formats so therapy fits into busy lives. He helps people figure out which format and approach will work best for their schedule and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Maricus commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person set their own pace and goals. It is useful when someone needs a calm space to talk and sort out feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, panic, and many day-to-day struggles because it breaks problems into specific steps.He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice and tolerate strong emotions, and narrative ideas to rethink a painful story. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different methods when needed, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversation and seeing nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief updates, or want flexibility between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English