Marilyn Medow, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 35 years in practice
Marilyn Medow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of practice based in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149000969 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1588709364 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
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About Marilyn
Marilyn Medow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of practice based in Illinois. She began her career working in domestic violence, child welfare, and crisis intervention and has built a long history helping people who face trauma, stress, and anxiety. Marilyn creates a calm space where people can share what’s on their mind.
She listens without judgment and helps clients find clearer ways to respond when life feels overwhelming.
Background and approach
Her tone is warm and steady, aimed at helping someone feel understood and seen. Over decades of work she has added many approaches to her skill set and applies them to suit each person’s needs. She often helps people deal with depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family tensions, and the aftereffects of abuse.
Practical, straightforward steps are part of how she works with these issues. Marilyn also supports people facing chronic illness or caregiver stress, money and life-purpose concerns, and challenges like isolation, control issues, or problems with communication. She brings real-world experience and a focus on finding new perspectives that can change daily habits and reactions.
Her training includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and a master’s degree from Smith College. Marilyn says her own healing through therapy inspired her work, and she stays alongside clients through each phase of change and recovery.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marilyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
How Marilyn translates therapy approaches to online care
Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and stress-related problems. One common approach she uses focuses on understanding how past hurts affect current feelings and relationships, helping people identify patterns and try different responses. Another emphasis is on practical coping skills that reduce anxiety and manage depressive symptoms, such as pacing activities, building small routines, and practicing grounding strategies.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Marilyn works with each person to figure out which approaches match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they review what works, adjust methods when needed, and set small, achievable steps to track progress.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video helps recreate face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people send updates between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Marilyn address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and a range of family concerns. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and money worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, encourages honest sharing, and works with clients to try concrete steps that can change daily patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marilyn brings 35 years of professional experience, including early work in domestic violence, child welfare, and crisis intervention.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Marilyn works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible appointment options.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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