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.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
IL LCSW 149000969
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marilyn Medow. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Marilyn is a wonderful therapist. She's very adaptable in her approach, always listens and let's me feel heard, but I can also always count on her to provide genuinely helpful advice and insight, not just mere supportive words. She's a real gem and I'm lucky to have been matched with her!
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Marilyn for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Marilyn has helped me untangle my thoughts in the best of ways. She is a salt of the earth, ‘let me offer it to you this way’, brain magician that helps you gain perspective and provides a great space to land when you’re in a mental bind. It’s like chatting with a friend who has really lived. Can’t recommend her enough.
Written on Feb 12, 2026 after therapy with Marilyn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Marilyn is a true Empath.
Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with Marilyn for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Marilyn is very experienced in what she does, She is kind, empathetic but still tells you how it is! I really feel supported in my journey by her, and i’m so thankful to have a therapist like her in my life!
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Marilyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Professional, loyal and respectful!
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Marilyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She clearly has a lot of experience and always makes time to listen without judgement. She was very good at letting me ramble but directing my thoughts. I would recommend her time and time again.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Marilyn for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd