About Vance
Vance Marcum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 26 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship or family concerns. He also supports those wrestling with guilt, shame, loneliness, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose.
Vance uses a compassionate, respectful approach that centers on listening first. He focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions mix talking through feelings, looking at patterns that cause pain, and building new skills to respond differently to stress and conflict.
Background and approach
He often brings a values-based perspective into sessions when clients want that. That can mean talking about meaning, forgiveness, or how faith and personal beliefs fit into recovery and growth. He does not prescribe a single path but helps each person find what fits their life and goals.
Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns and has developed a straightforward style. He aims to make sessions feel calm and purposeful rather than overwhelming. People who want a therapist who listens, offers clear options, and coaches practical changes may find his approach helpful.
Vance offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. If someone prefers step-by-step support with emotional challenges, he can help map a path forward and adjust the plan as needs change.
Evidence-based techniques delivered online
Vance uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach involves identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep anxiety and depression active, then practicing small shifts to reduce their impact. This helps people notice triggers and try new responses over time.Another approach centers on emotional processing and interpersonal skills. It guides clients to name difficult feelings, understand how those feelings affect relationships, and practice clearer communication and boundaries. This work often addresses anger, family tension, and relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then try approaches that fit the client’s needs. Plans are revisited and adjusted as progress is made, so therapy stays focused and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and stay consistent with care.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English
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