Therapist profile
Marco Nozicka, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW17139; LCSW, Illinois / 149001824
- NPI
- 1457585820
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Marco
Marco Nozicka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience practicing in Illinois and regions of the United States and the Caribbean. He works with adults on concerns such as self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career questions, and parenting challenges. Marco also notes a focus on attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and workplace difficulties.
He draws on several approaches in straightforward ways. Sessions may include acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values and goals. Cognitive behavioral methods are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-centered conversation is part of the work, giving attention to what a person most wants to change.
Marco also integrates mindfulness and hypnotherapy where appropriate, and uses tools from the Gottman Method for relationship-focused concerns. His coaching background and prior executive experience shape a practical emphasis on forward movement and skill-building, especially around career change or performance at work.
Sessions are goal-oriented and often focus on small, concrete steps. He offers guided practices for stress reduction and habit change, including hypnotherapy techniques mentioned for behaviors like smoking cessation and weight loss when indicated. Marco brings a long history of meditation teaching to help people manage anxiety and build steadiness.
Outside the office he is an avid cyclist and musician. He combines creativity and a mind-body viewpoint in clinical work, and guides people toward clearer priorities and actionable plans.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches Marco uses and online sessions
Marco commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most and commit to small actions that align with those values. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward meaningful goals, which can help with codependency patterns and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thinking patterns that keep stress and anxiety high and to practice different responses. CBT breaks problems into manageable skills and exercises that can be practiced between sessions to reduce rumination and improve coping.
He also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's priorities and pacing. This plain conversational approach supports people who need to sort out relationships, parenting roles, or career decisions rather than follow a rigid protocol.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Marco will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may combine techniques across sessions to suit changing needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten quick check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, or choose a format that reduces camera use or bandwidth demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and CBT tasks to remote sessions so progress continues alongside everyday life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He helps with self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career transitions, parenting concerns, and related topics such as attachment and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused approach that combines client-centered talk, acceptance and commitment techniques, and cognitive behavioral methods to create small, actionable steps.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working in Illinois and in diverse cultural settings including parts of the Caribbean and the United States.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and also holds an LCSW credential in Florida; his practice location is listed as Illinois.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote meetings are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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