Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How Marcus works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marcus
Marcus Jack is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. Marcus aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.
He creates a calm space where people can talk openly about their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical, with attention to what matters most to the person sitting across from him.
Background and approach
Marcus uses a mix of approaches to fit each client. He may draw on client-centered methods to follow a person's pace and priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and build new habits.
When emotions run high, Marcus brings in skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help regulate feelings and improve coping during stressful moments. Mindfulness practices and existential conversations can help people find meaning and steady themselves through life transitions.
Over a decade of clinical work has given him experience with issues such as grief, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also has experience addressing needs related to intellectual disability and tailors plans to each person's situation. Marcus works with people who want a practical, respectful approach.
He encourages collaboration on goals and pacing, and supports clients as they try new ways of handling daily challenges.
What Marcus works with
Everything Marcus lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marcus's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Intellectual disability
Approaches Marcus lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that meet real-life needs
Marcus often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. This approach helps people feel heard while they sort out values, goals, and immediate concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another common tool he uses to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and anger.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Marcus will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as progress or new needs emerge. That collaborative process helps match skills-based exercises, reflective conversation, or mindfulness practices to each person's situation.
Online therapy with Marcus is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls are useful for full sessions that include conversation and teaching new skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text can serve as brief check-ins, quick coaching, or a way to keep momentum between fuller sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Marcus
What kinds of concerns does Marcus help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, career issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also works with issues related to intellectual disability.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-focused and practical. He uses client-centered listening alongside skills-based methods to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
Marcus has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are used and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.