Therapist in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey Marcia Ryan, Therapist

Marcia Ryan, LPC, helps adults and seniors across New Jersey navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and a personalized approach to healing. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she works with individuals seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. Whether clients are managing day-to-day stress or facing life-altering transitions, Marcia provides a steady and empathetic presence through individual therapy, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), group therapy, and family counseling. She serves adults ages 18 and up, including older adults and those in midlife or later life transitions. At the heart of Marcia’s work is a deep commitment to helping clients build resilience, self-awareness, and emotional balance. She specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, and depression—often interwoven experiences that affect how individuals see themselves and the world around them. Marcia incorporates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices to help clients challenge unhelpful thought patterns and align their actions with their core values. She also offers faith-based and Christian counseling to those who desire a spiritually integrated approach. Marcia is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, grief, or anger management issues. Her work with military veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with adoption or foster care backgrounds reflects her inclusive and affirming therapeutic stance. She understands the complex interplay between identity, lived experience, and emotional health, and creates a space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and stories. With specialized training in family trauma and a holistic approach to care, Marcia empowers her clients to reclaim a sense of safety, meaning, and direction in their lives. Outside of her clinical practice, Marcia enjoys cooking, reading, running, and exploring energy healing. Her personal passions help her stay grounded and bring a mindful, heart-centered quality to her therapeutic work.