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Marjorie Alexander

Compassionate support for stress and life transitions

About Marjorie

Marjorie Alexander is an Illinois-licensed LCSW who focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. She brings five years of professional experience to each therapeutic relationship and emphasizes compassionate, respectful care tailored to each individual's concerns.

Background and approach

Marjorie works with motivation, confidence, and the practical challenges that accompany transitions, helping clients identify strengths and build skills to manage day-to-day pressures. Her practice also attends to related issues such as body image, postpartum depression, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or shame.

Using an individualized approach, she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect a client's priorities and life context. Marjorie values collaboration and frames the first steps into therapy as a meaningful act of courage.

Clients can expect an approach grounded in evidence-informed methods while preserving a warm, empathetic stance. Her aim is to create a space where people can explore difficult emotions, develop coping strategies, and move toward greater self-acceptance and practical progress in their lives.

Approaches and online therapy that fit your needs



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own experience guides the work; this approach helps people build insight, self-compassion, and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses, which can help with issues like communication problems and interpersonal distress.

Choosing the right approach is typically collaborative. The therapist will draw on these methods and tailor them based on the client’s goals, preferences, and what emerges in sessions, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This shared process helps ensure methods align with what feels most useful for the individual.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and for how people prefer to communicate. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions and allow licensed professionals to offer consistent therapeutic support across different circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marjorie address?
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, self esteem challenges, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as postpartum depression, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while adapting sessions and treatment plans to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marjorie has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings supporting the concerns listed on her profile.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149027497 and practices from that state.
Can nonlocal clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English for those outside her immediate region.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.