About Marie
Marie Hanby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, and major life changes. Marie emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can move forward at a manageable pace.
Her approach starts with listening. Marie believes each person is the expert on their own life and builds from the strengths that are already present.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be straightforward and respectful, with space to talk through what matters most and to try small, useful changes between meetings. Marie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps the focus on the client's goals and experiences.
Together these methods aim to reduce avoidance and increase actions that match what a person cares about. She has experience supporting people through caregiver stress, workplace strain, relationship difficulties such as divorce or infidelity, and issues related to sexual assault and domestic violence. Marie also works with concerns like isolation, emptiness, midlife shifts, and first responder stress.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered through digital formats so clients can choose what fits their life. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time that works with the client's routine.
How ACT and Client-Centered Methods Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate their actions. It focuses on identifying values and taking small steps toward a more meaningful life even when emotions are hard to face. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's lived experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and follows the client's lead to build trust and momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marie will collaborate with each person to try techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. If one way of working isnt helpful, she will adjust the plan so sessions remain relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without commuting. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent during busy or changing routines.
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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