- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- CBT and client-centered
About Marilyn
Marilyn Walker is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, and life changes. She also helps people dealing with parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, and questions about life purpose.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Oakland University, completed in 2005. Over two decades she has worked with people facing trauma and abuse and with those living with post-traumatic stress. She brings a client-centered orientation and draws on a range of practical therapies when helpful.
In sessions she will talk through current problems and focus on concrete ways to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. That can mean learning coping skills for stress, spotting triggers that undermine relationships, or trying small behavioral experiments to shift mood or motivation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help people make step-by-step changes.
Marilyn also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing to support people wrestling with addictions or wanting change but unsure how to begin. Existential ideas appear when clients are questioning meaning and direction after major life transitions. The emphasis is on collaborative planning and clear next steps rather than abstract theory.
Her approach centers on pragmatic tools and ongoing adjustment. People who come when they feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next often work on short-term goals first, then expand focus as confidence and clarity grow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. In practice this means sessions prioritize what matters most to the client and build plans from those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people move from uncertainty to action by clarifying values and strengthening motivation, which can be useful for addictions or career change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marilyn will discuss options and try methods that match a person's goals and preferences. That collaborative testing helps identify what feels most useful and worth continuing.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and making steady progress without long travel. The exact session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling to balance therapy with work and family obligations rather than the travel and time commitment traditional in-person sessions can require.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Marilyn help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, trauma and grief, plus parenting and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses a client-centered approach paired with practical methods like CBT and solution-focused techniques to identify next steps and reduce symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience since completing a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2005.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.