Marianne Costales-Roman - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

27 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Marianne Costales-Roman

As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on creating affirming, culturally responsive spaces for diverse communities, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, stress, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ experiences.

I am deeply committed to helping clients navigate personal growth, relationship dynamics, and intersectional identity challenges. My approach honors each person’s unique journey, focusing on building self-love, improving communication, and addressing issues like isolation, workplace stress, and multicultural experiences.

My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas, including supporting individuals through life stages such as young adulthood, midlife transitions, pregnancy, and family dynamics. I offer empathetic guidance for those experiencing trauma, relationship difficulties, and personal transformation, always centering the client’s inherent strengths and resilience.

Licenses

LCSW

149012137

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English
Spanish

15 Reviews

“She is understanding and open. She is a great listener and always gives good feedback about my questions. I recommend her to anyone needing that.”

“Very open minded and understanding”

“She is awesome!”

“Marianne is great! Very good, positive vibes. I fell very comfortable talking to her.”

“Marianne is very understanding and no micro aggression towards me or nothing that’s triggering she really understands her clients feelings with respect”

“helped me a lot. Guides me to be better everyday. And is always there when I need it”

“Very super understanding ! Very helpful and informative in different situations- without judgment !!!”

“Marianne has been a rock for our son navigating a difficult season. We appreciate her sensitivity to his issues and all her support.”

“Marianne is simply amazing. I was a bit nervous for my first therapy session with her, but she has a warm and welcoming aura. Talking to her I feel complete heard and understood. She definitely gets me. I appreciate her and all that she does.”

“Marianne has been a God-send for our son. After suffering an abuse for the last 7 years, Marianne has helped our son gain the confidence and skills to be a healthy and happy teenager. When he came to us, he was afraid to go to school and be in large crowds. He now loves school, participates in sports, has many friends (and a girlfriend!), and can attend church together with our family. We are so truly grateful for Marianne!”

“Marianne brings a wealth of experience to her sessions which shows in the way she listens, understands and supports her clients. I especially like how she can use humour to bring levity to a tense situation & how she creates an open environment to share. Marianne also incorporates a variety of therapy styles which I like & she understands how our past impacts our present. Highly recommend working with her, she is very good at what she does and cares about her clients wellbeing & success.”

“Marianne is a great listener and also offers good perspectives that you might not consider-Which I found very helpful! I look forward to my sessions with her!”

“Marianne was very sensitve to my needs as a new counselor seeking therapy.”

“Marianne Is The Best”

“Marianne listens carefully and provides wise advice. This has got to be hard because of all the emotion and conflicting perspectives flying around in couples therapy. She always manages to see what's true but doesn't "take" sides.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.