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Marie Duncan

Compassionate guidance for practical change

LMFT South Carolina

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Marie

Marie Duncan is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience who helps people regain balance when stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult relationships feel overwhelming.

Background and approach

She invites clients who are ready for practical guidance and compassionate listening to explore changes that reduce emotional pain and strengthen coping skills. Her work blends evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused strategies, with a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy and collaboration.

Marie draws on trauma-informed tools such as EMDR when appropriate and uses solution-focused interventions to help clients identify small, achievable steps forward. She aims to make therapy both purposeful and approachable, offering structure alongside warmth.

Located in South Carolina, Marie concentrates on concerns such as grief, intimacy and relationship strains, caregiver stress, workplace issues, panic and social anxiety, and life transitions. Her style balances encouragement and realism, helping people develop clearer perspectives, practical skills, and renewed motivation to pursue meaningful goals.

How Marie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care



Marie commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also draws on emotionally focused therapy to explore attachment and relationship dynamics, supporting clients in expressing and reshaping emotional responses for healthier connections. These approaches are described in clear, goal-oriented terms so clients can apply them between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marie works collaboratively with each person to find what fits best. She listens to goals and preferences, tests techniques, and adjusts plans as progress unfolds so clients feel involved in decisions about their care.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or during a break in the day, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow clients to use methods like CBT or EFT exercises in ways that integrate with their everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Marie help with?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related problems, as well as caregiver and workplace stress.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her approach combines client-centered empathy with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused strategies, and she may incorporate solution-focused or EMDR methods when they fit the client's needs.
What is her professional background?
Marie brings 25 years of experience as a clinician, supporting people through life transitions, panic and social anxiety, family problems, and issues related to aging and caregiving.
Where is Marie licensed and practicing?
She holds the LMFT credential with license number SC LMFT 4079 and practices in South Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients; services are offered to clients within her licensed jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English