Marcus Birch , LMHC

Marcus Birch is an individual and couples counselor who centers the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for growth and problem solving. He creates an empathetic space where clients can feel heard, process difficult emotions, and sometimes even laugh at life’s absurdities. Marcus is direct when needed and comfortable working through intense feelings and complex ideas while adapting his approach to meet each person where they are.

He works primarily from relational, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral perspectives and incorporates solution-focused elements when helpful. Marcus believes strongly in the value of every experience, summed up by his guiding motto, "Nothing wasted, everything is valuable." That philosophy drives him to explore the reasons behind both small and large concerns to identify practical ways to support change.

Seeking more fulfillment and a happier life takes courage, and Marcus offers support aimed at empowerment and forward motion. He practices as an LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and brings five years of clinical experience to his work. Allons-Y!

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Marcus blends client-centered work with evidence-based skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel understood and encouraging growth at their own pace. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learning practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help with intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Marcus collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the work remains personally meaningful and effective.

Online therapy modalities including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These options increase flexibility around scheduling, reduce travel time, and let clients connect with licensed professionals from locations that work for them, while preserving the collaborative and skills-based nature of Marcus’s practice.