Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
How Vance works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Vance
Vance Marcum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or family tensions. He brings 26 years of experience to sessions and aims to create a steady, respectful space for people to talk about hurt and hope.
Vance uses a faith-informed perspective when clients want that included, and he helps people sort through shame, guilt, and feelings of isolation.
Background and approach
He also supports those searching for life purpose and offers practical ways to rebuild trust and connection in relationships. In sessions he listens carefully, asks clear questions, and helps people set manageable goals. He focuses on small, concrete steps such as breathing and grounding techniques, thinking habits, and ways to repair communication in relationships.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. Vance emphasizes forgiveness and self-understanding as part of emotional healing. He helps people name difficult feelings, practice new responses to anger, and make choices that match their values.
Over time, many people find better emotional balance and clearer direction. People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward guidance and a calm presence. He offers several ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, so therapy can fit into busy schedules.
What Vance works with
Everything Vance lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Vance's practice.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Vance uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common approach he relies on helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, and anger. This work involves noticing thought patterns, testing them against real-life evidence, and practicing alternative responses that reduce emotional reactivity.Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and behavioral skills. That includes short exercises for breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to manage intense anger or stress. These methods are practical and aimed at making daily life more manageable.
Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist works with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, values, and current needs. Over time the plan can shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins or when a shorter touchpoint is helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between sessions.
Questions people ask about Vance
What kinds of concerns does Vance address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or family tensions. He also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is calm and collaborative, with a focus on clear questions and practical steps. He combines listening with goal-setting and hands-on coping techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Vance brings 26 years of clinical experience working with people facing emotional and relational challenges. That background shapes how he structures sessions and helps clients pace their work.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC in Texas. His practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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 therapist availability.