Kristina Marquez

Empathetic LCSW guiding practical change

About Kristina

Kristina Marquez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, and challenges related to self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Kristina emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and adapts conversations and care strategies to each person's needs.

Her practice also attends to relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication problems, sexual assault and abuse, life purpose, and young adult issues.

Kristina frames the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort aimed at helping clients move toward greater confidence, coping skills, and meaningful change. She supports clients through a tailored plan and ongoing encouragement as they pursue goals and new directions.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical, goal-oriented work that helps clients build coping skills and manage symptoms. One common technique emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression and to increase everyday functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that prioritizes safety, pacing, and skill-building to address the effects of trauma and abuse and to support healing and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which techniques match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations within the therapist's service area and allow ongoing support that fits into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristina commonly address?

She works with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood issues like bipolar and depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family problems, and related life challenges.

What is Kristina's therapeutic style?

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and treatment to each person's unique needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kristina has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mental health and life-change concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149018362.

Can I work with Kristina if I live outside the United States?

She is not accepting international clients at this time and provides services to clients within the specified licensing region.

Which session formats are available with this therapist?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English