Marcie Stover Jividen

Marcie Stover Jividen is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and parenting challenges. Marcie aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can begin making changes at their own pace.

She uses a mix of talking and interactive techniques to help people notice what gets in the way and try new ways of coping. Sessions focus on practical steps and on building skills to manage strong emotions. The work is shaped to each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Marcie has worked with children, youth, and adults across a range of concerns including mood disorders, ADHD, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people facing issues related to adoption, attachment, domestic violence, and gender identity concerns. Her background includes years of experience in settings that serve diverse needs.

Her approach draws on well-known therapies to help people make sense of difficult experiences and practice different responses. She emphasizes collaboration so people feel heard and involved in choosing goals. The aim is steady progress toward a more manageable day-to-day life.

Marcie practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. She encourages anyone curious about therapy to take the first step and see if the fit feels right.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when stress, anxiety, or avoidance get in the way of daily life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can find their own solutions; it can help when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves structured processing of difficult memories to reduce their emotional intensity and can be a tool for trauma-related reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative planning can include trying different techniques and adjusting what is used as therapy progresses.

Check the session options before booking to confirm how sessions are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. They can also let people stay in a familiar setting while focusing on skill practice, processing, and planning. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they match daily routines and therapeutic goals.