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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Marilyn
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 21 years of experience, Marilyn Walker helps adults address stress, anxiety, relationship strains, depression, addictions, trauma, and related concerns. She works with adults age 18 and over and focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Marilyn earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Oakland University in 2005. She has spent two decades working with a range of adult concerns including self-esteem, career conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, and post-traumatic stress. Her experience includes both short-term problem solving and longer work on trauma and addiction recovery.
Her basic stance is client-centered. That means sessions center on the client's goals and perspective while Marilyn guides discussion and decision making. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when people want to make a change but feel stuck.
In practical sessions clients talk through problems, test small changes, and learn coping skills to manage stress and reduce distress. Sessions may include setting achievable goals, practicing communication techniques, and developing concrete plans for life or work changes.
Marilyn emphasizes building resilience and helping clients recognize triggers and patterns. The work aims to leave people with tools they can use after sessions end. Individuals considering therapy are invited to review session details and choose the next step that fits their life.
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How Marilyn’s approaches work in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client’s goals and perspective first. In a session Marilyn listens for what matters most to the client and helps set clear, achievable goals. This approach suits people who want a collaborative, goal-driven conversation about their priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding. CBT sessions typically include practical exercises, simple experiments, and homework to practice new skills between meetings. This is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change. It uses guided questions and reflective listening to build motivation and pick a concrete next step. This approach is useful for addictions, habit change, and career transitions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Marilyn will talk with the client about goals, past efforts, and personal preferences, then recommend which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps.
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, enabling shorter check-ins, or letting people join from a workplace break or other convenient location.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, addictions, trauma and related topics such as grief, parenting strain, and career conflicts.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered, focusing on the client's goals and perspective while integrating practical techniques from CBT, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience since completing her master’s degree in 2005.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with scheduling before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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