Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) American Board of Clinical Social Work
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. You deserve to know the person behind the credentials—and to feel comfortable bringing your whole self into the conversation.
I'm Dr. Marcia Morrison. For more than 30 years, I have supported individuals and couples as they navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and meaningful life changes.
“Healing begins with understanding. Growth follows with care.”
Pictured: Dr. Anthony Estreet — Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
My professional path has taken me through private practice, university classrooms, child and family services, and military communities around the world. Each setting has deepened my appreciation for the different circumstances that shape people's lives.
In therapy, that perspective begins with listening. I want to understand what you are experiencing, what matters to you, and what you hope can be different.
You do not need to arrive with everything figured out. We can begin where you are, make sense of patterns together, and identify practical steps toward the changes you want to make.
How I work
Clinical knowledge. Thoughtful, human care.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and informed by research. Our work is shaped by your concerns, circumstances, and goals.
At the centerYour experienceYour circumstances. Your goals.
01
Listen
Make room for your story.
02
Understand
Explore patterns together.
03
Build tools
Connect insight with practical steps.
04
Reflect
Revisit what matters to you.
A collaborative process, shaped around you.
Space to be heard.
We begin with your experience. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental setting where you can speak openly and explore difficult thoughts and feelings.
Insight with direction.
We connect understanding with practical change. Depending on your needs, our work may draw on cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and coping skills.
Connection with care.
For couples, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman-informed approaches to explore conflict, communication, and emotional connection.
A career shaped by people
A broad perspective. A personal approach.
01 / CLINICAL PRACTICE
Individuals & couples
More than 30 years of experience informs my work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and relationship difficulties. I bring that experience to care tailored to the person or couple in front of me.
02 / MILITARY COMMUNITIES
Across borders
My counseling work with active-duty military members and their families has taken place on U.S. military bases throughout the USA, including Alaska, and in Puerto Rico, as well as on multiple bases throughout Germany and Japan. This work has broadened my perspective on transitions, relationships, and the demands families face.
03 / CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Within communities
I actively engage in community health fairs and other opportunities to support community well-being. This includes providing therapeutic support to parents of children diagnosed with cancer who are hospitalized at Jamaica’s Bustamante Hospital for Children.
04 / TEACHING & EDUCATION
Through learning
I am a passionate educator who has held adjunct professor roles at Adelphi University, South University, DeVry University, and The City University of New York (CUNY). Education remains an important part of how I understand people in their wider social context. As a licensed psychotherapist, I remain committed to continuing education by attending relevant seminars and conferences and completing postgraduate certificate courses offered online by Harvard University.
Ph.D. in Social Work
Doctoral education in social work.
DSW in Social Welfare
A second doctorate informing a broad professional perspective.
Licensed in New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Connecticut (CT), Texas (TX), Kentucky (KY), and Virginia (VA). Please contact the practice to confirm current availability and eligibility for services in your location.
Beyond the therapy room
People. Community. Everyday connection.
A selection of photographs and banners from my original website.
Community mental wellnessCommunity education and outreach
An original banner from my website.
Dr. Marcia Morrison
Working together
What might our work look like?
Your needs guide the conversation. Here are a few ways we may begin exploring them together.
When life feels overwhelming
We can explore sources of stress, understand emotional patterns, and develop practical ways to respond to anxiety, low mood, or difficult experiences.
When your relationship feels disconnected
We can examine recurring conflicts, make room for each partner's experience, and practice clearer communication around needs and emotions.
When you are ready for change
We can clarify what matters to you, identify patterns you want to shift, and work toward manageable steps that fit your circumstances.
Let's connect
The next chapter can begin here.
If my approach resonates with you, reach out to ask about availability and whether working together may be a good fit.
