Marilyn Traynor

Marilyn Traynor, LCSW, brings forty years of clinical practice in Illinois to work with adults facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. Her caseload includes stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, intimacy-related issues, and the pressures of career and parenting. She also addresses bipolar symptoms and attention-related concerns when they arise.

Her practice is depth-oriented and attentive to the particular needs of midlife and older adults, including caregiver stress, aging-related issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, and end-of-life concerns. She works with blended families, couples, and individuals navigating divorce, commitment struggles, communication problems, or the aftermath of domestic violence and loss.

Therapeutic methods in her toolbox include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She takes an individualized, collaborative approach, helping people explore difficult feelings, build practical coping skills, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and direction.