Marjorie Alexander, LCSW

Marjorie Alexander is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to make conversations feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

Marjorie focuses on practical skills and steady support. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow each person's pace and priorities.

In sessions she blends emotion-focused ideas and mindfulness tools to help people connect with their feelings without being flooded by them. Solution-focused steps are used to set small, concrete goals between meetings. The result is short-term problem solving plus attention to deeper patterns over time.

Marjorie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She works to tailor conversations and plans to each person's unique situation. People who start with her can expect clear, practical steps alongside calm, steady listening.

She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings five years of professional experience. Marjorie offers sessions to people in Illinois and also accepts international clients, and she provides several remote formats to fit different needs.

How these approaches work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying simple behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem and works well for people who want clear strategies and exercises.

Client-centered therapy centers on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist provides empathy and reflection so people can clarify what matters to them and make choices at their own pace.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match goals, comfort level, and the issues at hand. That may mean trying CBT techniques one week and emotion-focused or solution-focused steps the next.

Online therapy lets people connect in ways that fit their life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a camera doesn’t fit the moment. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections, or scheduling brief conversations between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing home, work, and travel.