- Client-centered work
- CBT for thoughts
- Mindfulness practice
About Marjorie
Marjorie "Marj" Melchreit is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are carrying heavy feelings such as guilt, shame, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and issues around intimacy and relationships.
Marj speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Sessions look at day-to-day choices, how thoughts affect mood, and what small changes might ease pressure in relationships or at work.
She helps people with career transitions, coping with life changes, addictions, and caregiver stress. Additional focus areas include body image, family of origin issues, abandonment and adoption-related concerns, and sleep problems. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse and those managing compassion fatigue.
In the room Marj listens for what matters most to each person and then tries straightforward, doable strategies. She will notice patterns that keep someone stuck and offer exercises to experiment with, such as short mindfulness practices, thought records, or practical communication steps.
People who choose her often want a steady clinician who blends practical techniques with an emphasis on personal values and goals. Sessions aim to clarify next steps and build skills to handle painful feelings, not to rush or fix them instantly.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and values, using listening and reflection to help someone name what matters and make choices that fit their life. It is useful when guilt or shame feels tangled with identity or relationships.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It includes practical tools like thought records and behavioral experiments to test unhelpful beliefs that keep someone stuck. Mindfulness therapy offers short practices to notice thoughts and sensations without acting on them, which can help when shame or anxiety feels overwhelming.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjust as needed if something is not helping. The emphasis is on mutual planning rather than a fixed protocol.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches, like CBT worksheets or short mindfulness practices, adapt well to remote work and can be assigned between sessions to practice in daily life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and related concerns such as body image and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 32 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LISW - Ohio licensed independent social worker based in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for your situation.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.