Vance Marcum is a licensed professional counselor with 26 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship and family concerns.
01About Vance
Vance Marcum is a licensed professional counselor with 26 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship and family concerns. He offers steady, compassionate care and listens first to understand what feels most urgent. Many people come to him feeling isolated, stuck in guilt or shame, or searching for life purpose.
Vance takes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. He works alongside each person to name problems, set practical goals, and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Background and approach
He brings a Christian perspective when clients request faith-informed guidance, and he respects each person's background and beliefs. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills rather than long talks alone. Vance helps people practice coping strategies for anxiety and anger and supports them in repairing relationship patterns.
He also guides people through forgiveness work and processing feelings of guilt or shame. He has worked with clients for more than two decades, so he often draws on a wide range of approaches to find what fits. The goal is steady progress: fewer overwhelming moments, better communication, and a clearer sense of direction.
Vance sees clients from Texas and runs sessions online by video, phone, chat, or text messaging. He aims to make therapy accessible and practical for people juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 64684 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1720391782 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Vance lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online access
Vance uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. He often helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and stress through structured practice and short exercises that can be used every day. He also guides people through work on relationships and forgiveness, helping them notice patterns, try different interactions, and build clearer communication.Finding the right approach is a team effort. He will talk with clients about goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust over time based on what feels useful. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit their values and needs.
Online therapy with Vance is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick reflections, brief check-ins, and people who prefer writing. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives and to keep progress moving between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Vance help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, and related struggles like guilt, shame, loneliness, forgiveness, and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a conversational, goal-focused style that emphasizes listening, practical steps, and collaborative problem solving to reduce daily distress and improve relationships.
What is his background and level of experience?
He has 26 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns and often adapts methods based on each person's needs.
What credentials and region describe this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as TX LPC, and practices from Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give people flexible ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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