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Marquita Gauthier

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore what you’re going through in life. I believe your mental and emotional well-being are just as important as your physical health, and I’m here to support you with empathy, understanding, and genuine care to improve your overall well-being with care, respect, and understanding

My approach to therapy

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in medical and behavioral health settings, I bring a compassionate, strengths-based approach to supporting clients through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and major life transitions.

I am skilled in building strong therapeutic rapport and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. My clinical approach integrates evidence-based practices to help clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful, achievable goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with adults 18+ who are navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, health challenges, and relationship concerns. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed or stuck, and are looking for clarity, balance, and practical ways to move forward.

Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, I help you identify patterns, build on your strengths, and develop tools to manage emotions and improve daily functioning. Together, we focus on your goals—whether that’s feeling more in control, improving relationships, or adjusting to life’s changes.

My style is supportive, collaborative, and down-to-earth, creating a space where you can feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change.

What you can expect from me

During your first session, you can expect a supportive and welcoming space where we begin getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, any concerns or challenges you’re currently facing, and what you hope to gain from our work together and how I can best support you reach goals for therapy.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Louisiana State University
  • License type
    CSW-PIP (Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice) (South Dakota), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Brief Dynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English