Marcy B. Tocker, LPC - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Marcy B. Tocker

Marcy B. Tocker

(she/her)

LPC
10 years of experience
Virtual

You deserve to be the best functioning version of you. Navigate the journey to courage while feeling empowered and supported working through animal assisted psychotherapy, play therapy, and expressive art therapy. I also provide ADHD and executive function coaching services, ADHD assessment. Special interest in LGBTQ+ issues, such as gender exploration, relationship counseling.Therapeutic services can look different for each person because we all walk different paths. That being said - our goals are all the same - to be the best functioning individual we can - whatever that looks like to us. I work from a strength based, primarily person-centered perspective with CBT, DBT, and Polyvagal Theory infusion. I also provide ADHD and executive function coaching services, ADHD assessment. Therapeutic services can look different for each person because we all walk different paths. That being said - our goals are all the same - to be the best functioning individual we can - whatever that looks like to us. I can’t wait to walk alongside you in your journey and show you what I know you’re capable of.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Sessions can take place via Telehealth or on our scenic, 45 acre, farm in the presence of nature, horses, cows, chickens, and more.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am able to think outside the box which enables me to work with you collaboratively to come up with what works best for you. I will walk alongside you and support you in discovering your strengths that I know already exist.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Therapeutic change has the best chance of occurring if certain conditions are present -empathy, unconditional positive regard, acceptance, and being there to support while our clients discover the strength they’ve always carried.

About Marcy B. Tocker

Identifies as

Specializes in

ADHDAnxietyLGBTQChild or AdolescentParentingSelf EsteemTrauma and PTSD

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Experiential Therapy

I am trained in and utilize various experiential approaches to create treatment tailored to your specific experience. Equine assisted psychotherapy, animal assisted psychotherapy, gaming in therapy, expressive art therapy, play therapy, cosmic, energy, and spiritual practices. We can discuss more how these modalities are incorporated into sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) assists individuals in recognizing and modifying detrimental or unproductive thought and behavior patterns, emphasizing the present moment and fostering coping mechanisms. We will work together to identify distorted thoughts patterns and come up with alternative narratives.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

Enhances self-esteem and confidence, Develops coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills, Improves interpersonal relationships, and Reduces depression and anxiety. The person-centered approach emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. Clients can explore their experiences and work towards self-actualization in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.