- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Military and multicultural focus
About Marquita
Marquita Wooley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience working in clinical and community settings. She practices in Alabama and has a background supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Marquita draws on a mix of familiar therapeutic methods and a person-centered outlook to help people talk through difficult feelings and relationship strains.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with minors in religion and abnormal psychology, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Her career includes work in community mental health, hospitals, acute and residential care, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. She has worked with active duty military, veterans, dependents, college students, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Marquita tends to use Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. In sessions she focuses on feelings, behavior patterns, and communication. She also uses techniques drawn from motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, and humanistic therapies.
Typical concerns she addresses include mood disorders, coping after loss, caregiver stress, relationship and communication problems, infertility and postpartum depression, and challenges related to aging or veteran life. She also works with people navigating polyamory and multicultural issues.
Marquita notes that sessions follow the client’s pace. She uses collaborative goal-setting and adapts methods to the person in front of her. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site.
How her approaches translate to online work
Marquita uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name strong emotions and the patterns those feelings create in their relationships. EFT focuses on what people feel in the moment and how those emotions influence connection and communication. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters most to them, then build actions that align with those values. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, non-directive listening stance where the person’s own goals guide the work.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about needs, goals, and preferences and recommend an approach or mix of methods. That collaborative process helps decide whether EFT, ACT, client-centered techniques, or other methods fit best for the issue at hand.
The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. They also let people use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or choose sessions where being on camera is not required. Licensed professionals will work with each client to find a rhythm and format that fit everyday routines and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and LGBT-related concerns, plus a range of additional focus areas listed on her profile.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She leans toward a person-centered style and uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience across community mental health, hospital settings, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and Texas, and she practices out of Alabama.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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