Marilyn holds a Master of Arts in Human Services Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH6951) with over 40 years of experience in behavioral health and human services, Marilyn brings a wealth of experience supporting individuals through grief, trauma, life transitions, and mental health challenges. She strongly believes that healing has no timeline and that growth and meaningful change are possible at any age.

Areas of Specialization

Bereavement, Grief, and Loss: Extensive experience helping individuals and families navigate grief, loss, and major life transitions.

Caregiver Stress and Burnout: Supports caregivers experiencing the emotional demands, stress, and burnout that can come with caring for others.

Trauma and PTSD: Provides trauma-informed support for individuals healing from traumatic experiences, including domestic violence.

Anxiety and Depression: Helps clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, and related emotional challenges.

Women's Issues: Has a special affinity for supporting women across the lifespan, including those balancing family, career, relationships, caregiving, and significant life changes.

General Mental Health and Well-Being: Supports clients seeking greater self-understanding, resilience, personal growth, and emotional well-being.

Therapeutic Approach

Marilyn uses a person-centered approach and believes that clients often have strengths and answers within themselves that therapy can help them access. She tailors treatment to each client's unique needs using approaches that include:

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Trauma-Informed Therapy

• Sensorimotor Therapy

• Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)

• Polyvagal-Informed Approaches

• Mindfulness, Breathwork, and Therapeutic Journal Writing

Her goal is to provide a space where clients feel genuinely seen and heard while helping them gain insight, develop new skills, and feel empowered to create meaningful change.

Client Populations

Teens, Adults, and Older Adults: Enjoys working with clients across different ages and stages of life.

Women and Caregivers: Has a particular interest in supporting women across the lifespan and individuals experiencing caregiver stress or burnout.

LGBTQ+ Clients: Welcomes and enjoys working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.

Availability

Marilyn offers counseling for teens, adults, and older adults. Please contact MCS Counseling Center for current appointment availability.

Contact Information

Ready to get started? Request an appointment with Marilyn today. Marilyn looks forward to supporting you in your healing, growth, and self-discovery journey.