Marilyn Turneur, LISW

Marilyn Turneur is a licensed independent social worker who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, trauma, and career concerns. She has 12 years of clinical experience and works with people who are trying to rebuild after hard times or adjust to major life changes.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She focuses on listening first and then creating a plan together. Sessions center on practical steps that fit into daily life, not abstract theories or one-size-fits-all programs.

Marilyn commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new actions. She also draws on client-centered skills to keep the work grounded in each person’s values and experiences. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness are added when people need tools for emotion regulation and staying present.

In sessions she mixes talking with skill practice and short exercises. Homework is simple and aimed at small, measurable changes. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or uncertain about making changes.

Marilyn works with people across a broad range of concerns and keeps the focus on what the person wants to achieve. Her approach aims to strengthen coping skills, reduce distress, and support steady progress toward meaningful goals.

Online approaches that build practical skills

Marilyn uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Client-centered work keeps the focus on each person's values and goals, offering a respectful space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness exercises are added when people need concrete tools for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and staying present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Marilyn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new challenges arise, and the plan is adjusted in regular conversation.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills with visual demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or handle brief updates without a full appointment. These options aim to make consistent work possible around school, work, or family life.