Marcie Stover Jividen

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Compassionate LCSW helping people find change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW017634

NPI

1720255441

Experience

23 years

Languages

English

Location

Pennsylvania

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1. • Motivational approach
   • Practical skill work
   • Trauma informed care

   About Marcie

   Marcie Stover Jividen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and LGBTQ concerns. She works in a respectful, sensitive way and aims to support people taking steps toward change.

   Her sessions are adapted to each person's needs and pace. She uses practical talk therapy and interactive, expressive techniques to help people process strong emotions and manage daily life. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach to support people who want to find their own reasons for change.

   Marcie also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She helps people notice patterns, try new skills, and commit to values-based actions. She can help with mood swings, panic, obsessive thoughts, trauma responses, and parenting strain.

   Her background includes many years working with children, youth, and adults in varied settings. She describes her role as supportive and empowering rather than prescriptive. Sessions focus on clear goals, concrete next steps, and skill practice between meetings when that fits the person's needs.

   People who want straightforward, compassionate care and a collaborative plan often find this style useful. Prospective clients should be prepared to describe current concerns and what they hope to change before scheduling.

2. How these approaches fit into online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and helping them resolve ambivalence. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and collaborative goal-setting to move someone toward action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and ongoing mood issues. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathy and support rather than direction.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to how a person actually lives and learns.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that doing skill practice, values work, and motivational conversations over remote sessions fits into everyday life while still moving toward meaningful change.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTFamily conflictsBipolar disorderADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHearing impairedImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   23+ years

   Listed in

   Pennsylvania

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does Marcie commonly help with?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and LGBTQ related issues, among other mood and behavior concerns.

   What is her therapy style like?

   Her style is collaborative and respectful, combining talk therapy with interactive and expressive methods. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change.

   How much experience does she have?

   Marcie has 23 years of professional experience working with children, youth, and adults in a variety of settings.

   What are her credentials and where does she practice?

   She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania and provides services from that state.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are fees 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 therapy with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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