- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Blended family issues
About Marilyn
Marilyn Balke-Lowry is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 40 years of experience. She has worked in schools and in private practice and helps adults and teens with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
She focuses on practical conversation and steady guidance. Sessions are straightforward: talk through current problems, notice patterns that cause distress, and try new ways of responding. Marilyn aims to reduce overwhelm and improve everyday coping skills so people can manage work, parenting, and life transitions more smoothly.
People in blended households may find her helpful for issues that come up when routines change or roles shift. She can talk through loyalty conflicts, communication breakdowns, and the stress of new parenting arrangements. Her background in schools informs a direct, practical approach to family-related stress without giving legal or custody advice.
Her work with trauma and abuse emphasizes careful pacing and attention to what the client can manage. She helps people name what happened, build clearer boundaries, and restore a sense of choice in day-to-day life. Sessions move at a client-set pace and focus on skills that can be used between meetings.
Marilyn uses methods grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws on long clinical experience. She encourages realistic goals, small behavioral changes, and continued practice. To begin, readers are invited to explore online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying alternative, more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and stress. This method helps with worry, low mood, and self-doubt by giving concrete thought and behavior changes to practice between sessions.Another frequent strand of work centers on skills for relationships and communication. That involves noticing interaction cycles, practicing new responses, and improving how boundaries and expectations are stated. It is useful for communication problems, commitment concerns, and blended household stress when roles and routines are shifting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and pace. She adjusts what she uses based on how a client responds and what feels most useful in daily life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Check the online therapy options and the matching questionnaire to see which session formats are offered and to schedule the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear problem-solving and building everyday coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in schools and private practice.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled 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 for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.