Marquita Wooley, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety care
- LGBT and relationship support
- Grief and self-esteem
About Marquita Wooley
Marquita Wooley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of clinical experience working across a wide range of settings and populations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with double minors in Religion and Abnormal Psychology and completed a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. In addition to her LPC credential, she is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, bringing hypnotherapy techniques into an eclectic, client-focused practice.
Her experience spans community mental health centers, hospitals, and private practice, and includes work at levels of care such as acute, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. She has provided services to families, children, adolescents, young adults, college students, active duty service members, veterans, dependents, and members of the civilian community, with a strong background in multicultural counseling.
Wooley’s areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related issues, along with additional attention to matters such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, postpartum depression, first responder and veteran concerns, relationship and communication problems, infertility and fertility-related stress, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. She draws from a variety of evidence-informed approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic and existential perspectives, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based practices - tailoring methods to each person’s needs.
Known for a person-centered stance, she aims to create a respectful, compassionate environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Her work emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and attention to the unique cultural and life contexts that shape each person’s experience. She focuses on helping clients move toward meaningful change and improved well-being while honoring individual goals and timing.
Her experience spans community mental health centers, hospitals, and private practice, and includes work at levels of care such as acute, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. She has provided services to families, children, adolescents, young adults, college students, active duty service members, veterans, dependents, and members of the civilian community, with a strong background in multicultural counseling.
Wooley’s areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, and LGBT-related issues, along with additional attention to matters such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, postpartum depression, first responder and veteran concerns, relationship and communication problems, infertility and fertility-related stress, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. She draws from a variety of evidence-informed approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic and existential perspectives, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based practices - tailoring methods to each person’s needs.
Known for a person-centered stance, she aims to create a respectful, compassionate environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Her work emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and attention to the unique cultural and life contexts that shape each person’s experience. She focuses on helping clients move toward meaningful change and improved well-being while honoring individual goals and timing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marquita Wooley have?
Marquita Wooley has 17 years of professional experience.
Is Marquita Wooley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details are TX LPC 66550 and AL LPC LPC05302.
In which languages does Marquita Wooley provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Marquita Wooley located?
She is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Marquita Wooley as my therapist?
You can work with Marquita Wooley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marquita Wooley work with international clients?
Marquita Wooley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marquita Wooley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One clear advantage is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that works best for them, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals deliver online services and many therapists use a range of clinical approaches to meet individual needs. If a different match is desired, clients may switch therapists to find the best fit for their goals and preferences.