Marcus Birch, LMHC

Washington · 5 years in practice

Marcus Birch is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: LH61099294 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1730687344 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Marcus

Marcus Birch is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people coping with grief, addiction, compassion fatigue, career strain, and big life changes. Marcus uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style that aims to make difficult feelings easier to talk about.

He centers conversations on the relationship in the room and on practical problem-solving. Sessions often focus on naming what matters, identifying patterns, and trying small, concrete changes between meetings.

Background and approach

He aims to create space where hard topics can be discussed honestly, and where a person can also notice moments of relief or even amusement. Marcus blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. He draws on Jungian perspectives alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to look at thoughts, behaviors, and deeper personal meaning.

Dialectical behavior and mindfulness strategies are used when people need tools for emotion regulation and present-moment focus. With five years of clinical experience and the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Marcus looks for the ‘‘why’’ behind patterns. He treats that history and the present moment as equally useful for planning change.

He emphasizes a respectful, curious attitude and the belief that nothing a person brings is wasted. To begin, Marcus invites people to identify one or two concerns they want to address and then match the approach to those goals. He encourages steady steps rather than quick fixes and supports practical skills alongside personal insight.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marcus lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Control issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury

Approaches Marcus names

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Online support

Approach and online options for meaningful change

Marcus brings Jungian Therapy into conversation with client-centered and cognitive behavioral work. Jungian Therapy looks at personal symbols, dreams, and life narratives to help people understand deeper meaning and identity questions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and the therapist follows. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and experiments to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marcus will help identify goals and try methods that match those aims, adjusting the plan as work progresses. He emphasizes practical steps along with exploring deeper patterns so clients can see what fits their needs and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and working on interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth or no camera is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can serve for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter touchpoint is preferred. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Marcus help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, compassion fatigue, career strain, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Marcus uses a direct but empathetic approach that centers the relationship in sessions and focuses on practical problem solving and emotional processing.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and combines several therapeutic methods to meet client needs.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LMHC credential as a Washington LMHC and practices out of Washington state.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions conducted?

Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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