Markita Couch is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with preteens, teens, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. She offers a genuine, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed space where clients can show up without the pressure to have everything figured out. Markita likes to meet her clients where they are while also being honest, direct, and focused on helping them move forward in ways that feel realistic and meaningful.
Markita believes therapy should feel both supportive and empowering. She works collaboratively with clients to build emotional regulation skills, increase self-awareness, and challenge patterns that may be keeping them stuck. Her approach balances compassion with clarity, helping clients understand the roots of their experiences while also developing practical tools for change.
Trauma, anxiety, and depression can leave people feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of their next steps. Markita helps clients navigate both past and present challenges while strengthening their ability to make confident, positive changes in their lives. She welcomes clients who are ready for an authentic therapeutic relationship in which they can feel seen, supported, and understood.
Education/Credentials:
Lindenwood University, Master of Arts in Counseling
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH26837
Experienced in:
Abandonment Issues, ADHD with kids and teens, Adoption, Anger/Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Theory, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bullying/Being Bullied, Caretaker Support, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Children, Co-dependency, College Transition (New Student), Coping with life changes, Depression, Domestic Violence, Families with kids, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ, Mindfulness, Panic Attacks, Parenting Issues, PTSD, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches:
Attachment Theory, Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Child-Centered Play Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Style:
Assertive, Authentic, Breathing/mindfulness activities in session, Direct, Educational, Empowering, Fun, Funny, Good with tough conversations and feedback, Give homework, Honest, Insight-Oriented, Nonjudgmental, Nurturing, Open, Warm
Years of Experience: Since 2021