Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz

Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She focuses on everyday stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Marci also addresses issues tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment, and caregiving stress.

She has worked in community behavioral health, college counseling centers, and private practice. That range means she has helped people at different life stages and with varied challenges. Her background includes supporting those facing chronic illness, body image concerns, and the stresses that come with cancer or long-term caregiving.

Marci uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Therapy. She applies these methods to help people manage anxiety, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and build more consistent coping skills. Sessions are aimed at practical changes rather than abstract theories.

Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She encourages clients to talk through what’s getting in the way of feeling more capable in relationships or daily life. Marci works step by step, focusing on small changes that add up over time.

If someone is unsure what comes next after a life change, Marci can help clarify concerns and identify practical next steps. She accepts English-speaking clients and is available to work with international clients as well. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based methods fit into online sessions

Marci works with well-known clinical approaches that focus on changing thought and behavior patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood, and it uses practical exercises to try new ways of responding. Dialectical Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and communicating more effectively in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Marci will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust what she uses based on what helps most. This collaborative process means methods can shift as needs and priorities become clearer.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or reduce visual demands if someone prefers not to be on camera. Ask about the available session formats when starting the sign-up process so arrangements match daily life and goals.