Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I have 35 years of professional experience and am licensed in Illinois. My expertise includes helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges to name a few. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings are shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy is courageous. I am proud of you for getting started!
I began by specializing in domestic violence, child welfare and crisis intervention . I have extensive experience with trauma. During my career, my skills have expanded to include many varied modalities and specialties. As a psychotherapist , I have acquired a body of knowledge that I daily integrate into my professional practice. My approach is distinct with each client depending on their individual issues and circumstances.
I provide a fresh approach on life’s challenges. A new perspective often brings relief to clients and allows them to be open to a new direction with new behaviors.
I have overcome various experiences in life with the help of psychotherapy. This led me into the profession; helping people to heal. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and earned my master’s degree from Smith College. I welcome new clients with open arms. I am with them throughout each phase of their journey of healing and self-discovery.
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Marilyn Medow brings 35 years of clinical experience to her psychotherapy practice in Illinois. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and parenting challenges, creating an open and nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored.
Early in her career she specialized in domestic violence, child welfare, and crisis intervention, and she has developed extensive experience treating trauma. Over the years her skills have broadened to include a range of therapeutic approaches, and she draws on this accumulated knowledge each day in her work with clients. Her approach is tailored to each person, shaped by their unique issues and circumstances.
Marilyn earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and completed her master’s degree at Smith College. She is licensed in Illinois as a clinical social worker (license number 149000969). She views the start of therapy as a courageous step and welcomes new clients, supporting them through each phase of healing and self-discovery.
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