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Marika Dillard, LICSW, LCSW

Marika Dillard, warm goal-oriented therapist
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Experienced with trauma

About Marika Dillard

Marika Dillard is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a warm, collaborative style to her therapeutic work. With six years of experience, she focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, depression, ADHD, and other life transitions. She has completed continuing education in cultural competence with particular attention to the African American community, and has pursued specialized training to support clients with depression, alcohol use disorder, and related mood and behavioral concerns.

Marika holds professional credentials as LICSW and LCSW - LICSW denotes Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and she is licensed in Alabama and North Carolina (AL LICSW 6391C, NC LCSW C018668). Her approach is goal-oriented yet person-centered, emphasizing partnership and practical progress. She measures success by the small and steady changes clients notice in their lives and encourages celebration of each step forward. Therapy with Marika aims to feel supportive, empowering, and tailored to each individual journey, helping clients build coping strategies, repair relationships, and pursue clearer personal and professional goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marika Dillard have?

Marika Dillard has six years of experience.

Is Marika Dillard a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. Her license details are AL LICSW 6391C and NC LCSW C018668.

In which languages does Marika Dillard provide therapy?

Marika Dillard provides therapy in English.

Where is Marika Dillard located?

Marika Dillard is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Marika Dillard as my therapist?

You can work with Marika Dillard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marika Dillard work with international clients?

Marika Dillard does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marika Dillard cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Marika Dillard

Marika Dillard draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy to tailor online care to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and feel heard while they work toward personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes to move clients toward concrete outcomes and improved daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Marika works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure care remains relevant and goal-directed.

Online therapy with Marika uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options let clients choose the format that fits their schedule and communication style, making regular therapy easier to maintain while addressing life, work, and family commitments.

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