Marilyn Medow , LCSW

Marilyn Medow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 35 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and a range of related concerns including self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings and begin to move toward new ways of coping and relating.

Early in her career she specialized in domestic violence, child welfare, and crisis intervention, developing extensive experience in trauma work. Over time her skill set expanded to include many varied modalities and specialties, and she integrates that body of knowledge into a tailored approach for each person she sees. Marilyn adapts techniques to fit individual circumstances so therapy addresses the specific issues a person brings to sessions.

She aims to offer a fresh perspective on life’s challenges, helping clients discover new directions and new behaviors that bring relief and forward movement. Her interest in healing grew from personal experience with psychotherapy, and that insight informs a compassionate, strengths-based practice. Marilyn holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and a master’s degree from Smith College. She welcomes new clients and supports them through each phase of healing and self-discovery.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Marilyn Medow draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are suited to work in an online setting. Trauma-focused work concentrates on helping people process difficult experiences and reduce the impact of past harm, using careful pacing and strategies that build emotional safety. Skills-based strategies for stress and anxiety teach practical tools for managing overwhelming thoughts, calming the nervous system, and improving daily functioning. Family-focused and parenting approaches address communication patterns, conflict resolution, and relationship dynamics to support healthier interactions among family members.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marilyn works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, assess what helps most, and adapt methods to fit individual needs, preferences, and circumstances. That collaborative stance means treatment evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to attend sessions from their own environment, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care across distances. Licensed professionals can effectively deliver these evidence-based techniques through remote formats to support ongoing healing and growth.