- 35 years experience
- Florida and Illinois LCSW
- Works with codependency
About Stuart
Stuart Marcus is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges. He supports those dealing with trauma, addiction, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and codependency. Stuart aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings.
He creates sessions where clients can name what’s most troubling and try small changes that feel doable. Conversations focus on practical steps - learning to manage strong emotions, improving communication, and setting clearer boundaries. Stuart listens closely and responds with straightforward feedback rather than clinical jargon.
His background includes long-term practice across multiple settings and states. Stuart holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, which he uses to guide clients through both short-term challenges and longer patterns that keep returning.
Stuart often helps people cope with losses, attachment struggles, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and the effects of trauma. He also works with issues like commitment fears, control struggles, and the aftermath of natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are conducted in English, and Stuart accepts clients from outside the United States. If you are ready to begin, he encourages taking the next step and completing the initial matching process so you can schedule a first appointment.
Approaches that guide online work
Stuart describes his work as practical and direct, relying on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills, teaching ways to notice strong feelings and respond so they cause less disruption in daily life. This is useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and mood swings.Another approach centers on communication and boundary-setting. Sessions include learning clearer ways to express needs, practicing conversations, and setting limits that protect relationships without escalation. This approach helps with relationship strain, codependency, and family conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stuart will collaborate with clients to choose or adapt methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He aims to check in regularly and adjust strategies when something isn’t helping.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect across state lines and from other countries to keep continuity of care.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stuart commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and codependency.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is straightforward and practical. He focuses on listening, clear feedback, and small behavior changes clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in Florida and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential listed as LCSW, with licensure in Florida and Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Stuart does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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