Maricus Walker, LPC

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Thoughtful counselor who listens and guides

Details

Name	Maricus Walker
Credentials	LPC
Based in	Mississippi
Licensed in	Mississippi
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	3

About Maricus

Maricus Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi. He works with adults who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life stresses. He writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful from the first session.

He brings three years of counseling experience that includes outpatient, correctional, and inpatient settings. That variety shaped how he listens and how he helps people set small, manageable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on understanding the story a person tells about their life and finding practical steps to feel better day to day. Maricus uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered techniques to help people reframe painful experiences and notice strengths. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to shift unhelpful thoughts and reduce emotional reactivity.

Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants help moving toward change at their own pace. In sessions he favors plain language, active listening, and collaborative planning. People can expect a mix of talking, goal-setting, and simple exercises to practice between meetings.

He aims to make each session feel relevant to the problems someone brought that week. His approach suits people who want a respectful, direct therapist who helps them untangle painful narratives and build clearer habits. Maricus helps clients break big problems into workable steps and track small wins along the way.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Maricus works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Maricus among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Maricus among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Maricus among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Maricus among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Maricus among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Maricus 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 he 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 Maricus directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Maricus combines Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem. It can be helpful for trauma, shame, and identity questions because it opens up new ways to view difficult events.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy. That approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals from their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors to find small changes that reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maricus uses a collaborative process to see what fits each person's needs and goals. He checks in about what feels useful and adjusts methods over time so sessions stay focused and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and texting work well for brief updates, quick coping strategies, or people who prefer typing. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life and make it easier to keep regular appointments.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

Maricus works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. He also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening so people can tell their stories. He adds practical tools from CBT and mindfulness to change thoughts and reactions.

What is his clinical background?

He has three years of counseling experience and has worked in outpatient, correctional, and inpatient care settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.

What formats are used for therapy sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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