Marilyn Medow

Marilyn Medow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of practice based in Illinois. She draws on a long career in domestic violence, child welfare, and crisis intervention to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and depression. Marilyn greets new clients with a straightforward, compassionate approach that encourages honest conversation and steady support.

Her work began in direct crisis services and expanded into trauma-focused care and broader psychotherapeutic practice. That early experience shaped how she listens to hard stories and responds without judgment. Marilyn uses different methods depending on a person's needs, so sessions are shaped around what helps most right now.

Sessions aim to build practical steps and new perspectives. She helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and move toward goals like better communication, improved self-esteem, or relief from overwhelming feelings. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.

Marilyn’s professional path included an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and a master’s degree from Smith College. She continues to draw on that training and decades of practice when guiding people through transitions such as divorce and separation.

People who choose Marilyn can expect steady, experienced support that focuses on workable change. She encourages small steps, honest conversations, and finding clearer options for the next chapter.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques grounded in trauma work and practical problem solving. Trauma-focused methods help people make sense of difficult events, reduce overwhelming reactions, and build skills for daily coping. Problem-solving and behavior-focused approaches look at specific challenges - such as communication problems, caregiver stress, or navigating divorce and separation - and map out small, doable steps toward change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marilyn will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that suit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. The aim is to find approaches that feel useful and realistic for the client’s life and circumstances.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people keep steady progress while balancing day-to-day responsibilities.