Maricia Thompson, LCSW

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Practical, story-focused support for lasting change

Details

Name	Maricia Thompson
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	15

About Maricia

Maricia Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of experience. She draws on a broad background to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, and identity issues related to LGBT concerns. She uses clear, practical conversation to help people make sense of what they are feeling.

Sessions focus on naming and untangling painful thoughts and on building small, realistic steps toward change.

Background and approach

Maricia adapts her approach to each person's needs rather than following one fixed method. Her work often touches on challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, communication problems, infidelity, prejudice and discrimination, and women's issues. She also supports parents who are adjusting after a child's diagnosis on the autism spectrum by meeting with caregivers to process emotions and plan next steps.

Maricia blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, among other methods. That mix lets people reframe difficult stories about themselves while learning practical skills to manage moods and behavior. Her style is compassionate and direct.

She aims to make people feel heard and supported while helping them move at a pace that feels manageable. Maricia invites anyone who is ready to begin to take a first step toward clearer thinking and steadier emotion. Background and approach: Maricia's clinical work draws from multiple traditions, including psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas, to personalize care.

She asks about cultural background and life experience to shape an approach that matches each person's goals. Over time she helps people articulate thoughts, practice new responses, and notice gradual improvements in day-to-day life.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Parenting issues among the things Maricia works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Maricia among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Maricia among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Maricia among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Maricia among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Maricia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Maricia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Skills-Based Work Fit Online

Maricia draws on Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, separating problems from identity and opening space for different possibilities. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small, practical changes to improve mood and behavior.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. That approach emphasizes listening, exploring ambivalence, and building motivation one step at a time. Together these methods offer both meaning-focused discussion and hands-on tools for daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maricia will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions often focus on defining goals and trying a few techniques to see what fits.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work, phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging helps maintain progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work from different locations.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Maricia focus on?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, communication problems, infidelity, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She combines story work with practical techniques so people can both understand their feelings and try manageable changes.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working in combined settings. Her practice brings together several approaches to fit each person's needs and goals.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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