Marilyn Medow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Illinois therapists accepting new clients
Yvette MedinaLCPC · 18 years experienceFamily conflicts · Depression · Trauma and abuseWork with Yvette
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About Marilyn
I have 35 years of professional experience and am licensed in Illinois. My expertise includes helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges to name a few. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings are shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy is courageous. I am proud of you for getting started!
I began by specializing in domestic violence, child welfare and crisis intervention . I have extensive experience with trauma. During my career, my skills have expanded to include many varied modalities and specialties. As a psychotherapist , I have acquired a body of knowledge that I daily integrate into my professional practice. My approach is distinct with each client depending on their individual issues and circumstances.
I provide a fresh approach on life’s challenges. A new perspective often brings relief to clients and allows them to be open to a new direction with new behaviors.
I have overcome various experiences in life with the help of psychotherapy. This led me into the profession; helping people to heal. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and earned my master’s degree from Smith College. I welcome new clients with open arms. I am with them throughout each phase of their journey of healing and self-discovery.
What Marilyn helps with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
What clients say
- “So far I have found Marilyn to be thoughtful and responsive as well as supportive. At this point it provides me with the support I need.”
- “Marilyn is a wonderful therapist. She's very adaptable in her approach, always listens and let's me feel heard, but I can also always count on her to provide genuinely helpful advice and insight, not just mere supportive words. She's a real gem and I'm lucky to have been matched with her!”
- “Marilyn has helped me untangle my thoughts in the best of ways. She is a salt of the earth, ‘let me offer it to you this way’, brain magician that helps you gain perspective and provides a great space to land when you’re in a mental bind. It’s like chatting with a friend who has really lived. Can’t recommend her enough.”
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- “Marilyn is a true Empath.”
- “Marilyn is very experienced in what she does, She is kind, empathetic but still tells you how it is! I really feel supported in my journey by her, and i’m so thankful to have a therapist like her in my life!”
- “Marilyn is a great listener and has great ideas on my healing journey”
- “Marilyn has been able to untangle my mess of anxiety in my brain and help me think of things in an entirely different perspective. She’s helped me through suppressed anger, past trauma and my own wonky mess. She’s like the wisened sage of brains, you’re in good hands with Marilyn.”
- “Professional”
- “Professional, loyal and respectful!”
- “She clearly has a lot of experience and always makes time to listen without judgement. She was very good at letting me ramble but directing my thoughts. I would recommend her time and time again.”
- “Marilyn is a sweet and experienced therapist who will give you empathetic perspectives to your questions and remind you of the human aspect of your struggles :) I’m very happy with her work.”
- “Her voice & ease of conversing makes it easy to open up. Not judgmental and not condescending. Asks questions to invoke my own consideration. Makes authentic suggestions as I seek understanding and possible options for over coming my difficulties.”
- “Marilyn is awesome! I’m so happy to have got matched with her. She is kind, understanding, & listens. Also, she gives the best, professional advice when I ask for it. She has helped me tremendously already.”
- “Marilyn Medow is a wonderful and very helpful therapist. I am so happy that we were paired together. She hits on points that I don’t even notice but they seem to be the underlying thing I’m there for not exactly what I thought. I’ve been having a really great experience with Marilyn. She is a very active listener. She is warm and kind and non-judgmental.”
- “I feel that she not only listens but also has great advice. She has been monumental in helping me with what I'm dealing with with right now. I've only had a few sessions with her but I already noticed a difference in my behavior.”
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.