- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose focus
About Marilyn
Marilyn Balke-Lowry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 40 years of experience. She has worked in schools and in private practice with adults and teens. Her listed concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
Marilyn helps people talk through immediate worries such as anxiety and stress. She also addresses relationship concerns and the effects of past trauma. She aims to make sessions a place where clients can speak without judgment and begin to sort out what matters next.
In sessions she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on current problems and practical steps. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on skills that can reduce distress and improve communication. She pays attention to how past family patterns and attachment issues influence present choices.
Her broader focus includes midlife concerns and life purpose when people are rethinking work, relationships, or health. She also has experience with chronic pain, blended family dynamics, and the emotional strain of aging and illness. These topics are worked on one step at a time.
Marilyn practices in Texas and conducts work in English. To begin, the site’s booking flow asks visitors to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. This helps match practical needs to the right next step.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on current problems and practical skills. One common approach is problem-focused cognitive work that helps identify unhelpful thinking and tests new ways of responding; this is often used for anxiety and stress. Another is skills-based communication work that practices clearer expression and boundaries, which can help with relationship and attachment issues.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means checking what feels useful and adjusting the focus as progress or obstacles appear.
The therapist’s biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow quicker check-ins between appointments, or make it simpler to join from different locations. Phone sessions can be useful when a shorter check-in is needed or when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to arrange session timing and the format that best fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach people feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on current problems and practical steps that reduce distress and improve communication.
What is her level of experience?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in schools and private practice with adults and teens.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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