- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Marilyn
Marilyn Medow is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also pays attention to issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, control issues, divorce, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
Marilyn began her career focusing on domestic violence, child welfare, and crisis intervention. Over decades of practice she has worked with many kinds of trauma and broadened her ways of working. She draws on a wide base of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and selects methods that fit the person in front of her.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep people stuck, such as repetitive self-blame or isolation. She helps people name what they feel and try different ways of responding. That can look like practicing new conversations, examining old beliefs, or breaking problems into smaller, manageable steps.
Her training includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and a master of social work from Smith College. The LCSW credential follows those degrees and indicates clinical licensure in Illinois. Marilyn describes her work as practical and focused on real-life concerns.
People who contact her often want clear next steps. She supports people as they test small changes and notice what shifts. Her long experience includes crisis work and trauma recovery as well as ongoing emotional and life planning support.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Many of Marilyn's methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and practicing new behaviors. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with more balanced alternatives, which can reduce cycles of self-blame and guilt. Another approach focuses on processing trauma in small, manageable steps so memories and reactions can be addressed without becoming overwhelming.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Marilyn works with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, concerns, and preferences. She will adjust the plan as you try things and notice what helps.
The biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you are looking to work on guilt, shame, trauma, or stress, discuss which methods and session arrangements will best support practical progress and your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as guilt and shame and attachment concerns.
How would you describe her approach in session?
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts methods to each person's situation. Sessions often include naming patterns, practicing different responses, and trying practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience, including early work in domestic violence, child welfare, and crisis intervention.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how you can meet.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.