Marcus Birch, LMHC
Direct, narrative-informed counseling for life changes
Details
| Name | Marcus Birch |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Washington |
| Licensed in | Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Marcus
Marcus Birch is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He also supports people facing relationship troubles, grief, parenting strain, issues around intimacy, and struggles with addiction or compassion fatigue. Marcus talks plainly and directly while keeping a thoughtful, human tone.
He favors a narrative-informed approach that looks at the stories people tell about themselves. He combines that with client-centered listening and practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skill building, and understanding how past experiences shape present patterns. Marcus aims to create a space where people feel heard and noticed. He tends to be straightforward and collaborative, helping clients name feelings and test new ways of responding.
He pays attention to small details and uses them to guide what to try next. Over five years he has worked with concerns including LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, bipolar disorder, first responder stress, and family of origin struggles.
He also engages with topics such as autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and alternative sex culture, hearing impairment, and HIV/AIDS when those are part of a person’s story. Marcus offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. He speaks English and holds a Washington LMHC credential.
If someone is ready to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Marcus works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Marcus among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Marcus directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Marcus directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Marcus uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and to find alternative, more useful stories. That approach is helpful for identity questions, grief, and patterns that feel stuck. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on empathic listening and following each person's pace so they can name what matters and make choices that fit their life. Finally, he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marcus works with each person to test methods that suit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts plans based on what proves most helpful over time. The aim is to combine narrative meaning-making with practical tools so clients can see small changes quickly and build from there.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when they prefer visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging supports quick updates, daily skill practice, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or other routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Marcus support?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms, and career stress. He also focuses on areas like LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, autism and Asperger syndrome, and first responder concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is relational and straightforward. He combines narrative thinking with client-centered listening and practical techniques to help people test new behaviors and reframe stories about themselves.
What is his background and experience?
Marcus has five years of professional practice. During that time he has supported people dealing with family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, infidelity, and control or impulsivity challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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