Marci Gilpin , LCSW

Marci Gilpin, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia with two decades of experience supporting individuals and families through change and challenge. As an LCSW - a licensed mental health professional trained in psychotherapy and social systems - she focuses on recognizing each person's strengths and helping them apply those resources to address problem areas and daily needs. Her work is rooted in a belief that people are shaped by their families and environments, so she considers social, familial, emotional, physical, and spiritual factors when planning care.

Marci provides counseling to a broad range of clients facing diverse concerns. She has worked with people managing grief and loss, past trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, chronic illness or disability, attention challenges, relationship and family problems, infertility and adoption issues, and the adjustments that come with major life changes. Her therapeutic goals emphasize mindful attention to family influences and practical strategies that restore and enhance an individual’s ability to meet everyday needs and move toward greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. It places the client?s experiences and goals at the center of sessions, helping people build self-understanding and make choices that reflect their values - useful for family issues, parenting concerns, and emotional adjustment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical skills and structured techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, improve sleep, and address stress-related patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and self-compassion. Simple mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity, support coping with grief or chronic stress, and improve focus for those with attention challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marci works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as those needs change. Licensed professionals and therapists use clinical judgment together with client feedback to shape an individualized plan.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend therapy from home, balance care with work or family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of support during life transitions.