Marguerite Elkins , LMFT

Marguerite Elkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee with 15 years of clinical experience. As an LMFT, she brings specialized training in working with individuals, couples, and families to address relationship dynamics and personal mental health concerns. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - and applies that approach alongside other evidence-based and experiential methods.

Her work centers on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, anger, low self-esteem, life transitions, and challenges related to ADHD. She also attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and pain, first responder and veteran concerns, and effects of domestic violence or sexual assault. Clients come with a range of struggles, and she draws on both trauma-focused and skills-based strategies to support recovery and growth.

Therapeutic modalities she uses include EMDR, Brainspotting, FLASH, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT, mindfulness practices, and Bible-based counseling when clients request faith-informed support. Her approach aims to help people move from surviving to living with more joy and purpose. Marguerite is not currently accepting new clients and does not work with international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Marguerite Elkins

Marguerite Elkins integrates several proven approaches to help clients address symptoms and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional charge associated with them, often used for post-traumatic stress and complex trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marguerite works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors a mix of techniques so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, try different modalities, and receive timely support from licensed professionals and therapists without extensive travel.