- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About Marjorie
Marjorie Alexander is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with five years of clinical practice. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues, body image, communication problems, and related concerns that come up during relationship and household transitions.
Marjorie uses conversational sessions that center on the person's experience. She listens for what matters most and then suggests clear, practical steps. Sessions commonly include skill-building for handling worry, improving self-talk, and approaching difficult conversations with more confidence.
When blended household dynamics are part of the problem, she helps people sort practical routines and loyalty worries. She talks through co-parenting stresses, negotiating roles, and ways to reduce friction around daily logistics. The aim is better day-to-day functioning rather than sweeping timelines or legal advice.
Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. That mix is used to practice new responses, notice unhelpful thinking, and try small experiments between sessions. Marjorie frames change as a series of manageable steps rather than sudden fixes.
People who come to her can expect straightforward conversation and specific tools to try between meetings. To begin they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches adapt to online work
Marjorie uses client-centered work to prioritize what matters most to the person in the room. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting back what is said, and shaping goals from the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills for reducing anxiety and improving mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify and name emotions that drive interaction patterns and can be useful for sorting attachment or relationship-related feelings.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Marjorie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts the mix of listening, skill work, and emotion-focused exercises as progress is observed and new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fold therapy into a busy routine, shorten travel time, and schedule check-ins around work or family obligations. Some methods, like CBT skills practice or brief mindfulness exercises, translate well to short sessions or phone check-ins, while emotionally-focused work may use longer conversations. Discuss format preferences during the initial match to choose what fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on blended family issues, body image, communication problems, and related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical style that centers on the client's experience. Sessions often include skill-building and short experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a clinical social worker. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois. Her professional credential is listed as IL LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.