Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz, LPC
Compassionate, practical counseling for midlife change
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- Evidence-based methods
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
About Marci
Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage day-to-day stress, reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, and build stronger self-esteem. Marci also supports those navigating relationship strains and family conflicts with calm and practical guidance.
She has worked across community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice. That background means she is familiar with common life transitions and the pressures they bring. Marci describes her approach as open and nonjudgmental, giving people room to talk about what matters to them.
The therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address worries and low mood. These approaches include structured ways to change unhelpful thoughts and skills for managing emotions and behaviors. Sessions are aimed at small, doable changes that add up over time.
Marci helps people tackle issues related to abandonment, attachment, blended family situations, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image, among others. She also works with concerns such as commitment issues, codependency, and the stress of aging or cancer-related challenges.
She offers services in English and accepts international clients. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. Marci encourages people to take the first step toward a more manageable and satisfying life.
She has worked across community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice. That background means she is familiar with common life transitions and the pressures they bring. Marci describes her approach as open and nonjudgmental, giving people room to talk about what matters to them.
The therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address worries and low mood. These approaches include structured ways to change unhelpful thoughts and skills for managing emotions and behaviors. Sessions are aimed at small, doable changes that add up over time.
Marci helps people tackle issues related to abandonment, attachment, blended family situations, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image, among others. She also works with concerns such as commitment issues, codependency, and the stress of aging or cancer-related challenges.
She offers services in English and accepts international clients. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. Marci encourages people to take the first step toward a more manageable and satisfying life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Marci works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful thinking and build emotional skills. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns that increase worry or low mood, helping people respond differently to stress. Another approach emphasizes learning skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal interactions to reduce conflict and build steadier relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That process includes checking what feels practical and achievable and adjusting as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also offer shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is helpful, or sessions that accommodate different time zones since international clients are accepted. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking to find the best match for your routine and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marci help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns, and supports those facing relationship and family conflict.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focusing on practical strategies and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Marci has 15 years of experience in community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list session formats explicitly; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.