- 27 years experience
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Focus on relationships
About Marianne
Marianne Costales-Roman is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family concerns. Marianne also supports those facing identity-related challenges, including LGBT concerns, and helps people coping with life changes and workplace strain.
Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on clear goals and real-life steps that fit a person’s daily routine. Sessions aim to strengthen self-esteem, improve communication, and reduce overwhelming feelings like anger or chronic worry.
Marianne uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide the process. Together with clients she figures out which tools feel most useful for their situation.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, parenting concerns, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, and issues connected to family of origin. Marianne also addresses eating and sleeping problems, body image, ADHD, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Marianne provides services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. She practices in Illinois as an LCSW. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
Approaches and online therapy that fit day-to-day life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that align with their values. It can be useful for people wrestling with career decisions, life changes, or chronic worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaching practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related money decisions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client’s lead to build self-understanding and stronger choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marianne collaborates with clients to pick or combine methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques so sessions stay relevant and useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also support continuity of care for people who live outside Illinois or who need services in English or Spanish. Licensed professionals can help clients apply therapeutic skills directly to everyday situations, including financial stress and relationship challenges.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marianne help with related to money and life stress?
She addresses stress and anxiety that affect financial decision-making and daily functioning, along with relationship strain and workplace stress that often tie into money worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and practical, focusing on small, doable steps and clearer communication. Sessions aim to translate insights into everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of practice as a therapist working with a wide range of life transitions, trauma, and identity-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.