Vicki Marcum

Vicki Marcum is a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of practice. She brings a trauma-focused approach alongside client-centered care to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. Her style is warm and direct, and she aims to build trust before using targeted methods to address specific problems.

She holds two master’s degrees, one in Community Health and one in Social Work. Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient community mental health, emergency and crisis intervention, and school and community settings. She has experience with adults who have chronic mental illness, case management, and services in child welfare contexts.

Her early sessions emphasize a client-centered stance so that people feel heard and respected. Once a trusting relationship has formed, she shifts to the approaches that fit the issue and the person. That may include Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, or Emotionally-Focused strategies depending on the goal.

Clients can expect a mix of support and challenge. She describes herself as compassionate and sensitive, and she also brings moments that encourage change in beliefs and behaviors. She does not tell people what to do but helps them weigh options and find their own direction.

Her practical experience includes work in emergency rooms, schools, churches, social service agencies, and private practice. She has worked with people across the lifespan and in individual, group, and family therapy settings.

How trauma-focused and attachment work translate online

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address upsetting memories and reactions by working at a pace that feels right for them. It is often used for trauma, abuse, and intense responses to past events. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current behavior and feelings, which can help with intimacy, trust, and family-of-origin issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, strengths, and preferences. Together they decide whether trauma-focused techniques, attachment work, CBT strategies, or emotionally-focused methods make the most sense for the presenting concern.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that work around work or caregiving schedules. Some formats may be shorter or use only audio to lower bandwidth needs, while others may use video when that helps the therapeutic process. Speak with the therapist about what will best match your needs and daily routine.