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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Marilyn
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 40 years of clinical experience, Marilyn Balke-Lowry focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She has worked in schools and in private practice and has experience supporting adults and teens. Sessions are conversational and direct, aimed at helping people talk through immediate problems and build practical coping skills.
Marilyn keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to what feels most urgent and helps people sort through options. Conversations often cover how symptoms affect daily life and what small changes might reduce discomfort. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and to help clients practice skills between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work in educational settings and outpatient care, which shaped a practical approach to problem solving. That experience informs how she approaches relationship problems, trauma-related concerns, and anxiety. She frames issues plainly and focuses on concrete steps that clients can try right away.
Marilyn also addresses life transitions such as midlife changes, separation and divorce, caring for aging relatives, and chronic illness. She pays attention to family of origin and attachment patterns when those issues affect current relationships and stress levels.
People who choose her can expect direct conversation, skill coaching, and attention to real-life routines. To start, follow the site process to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to virtual work
Two common evidence-based approaches she uses are practical skill-building and trauma-focused work. Practical skill-building teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, activity planning, and problem-solving steps to try between sessions. Trauma-focused work helps people process upsetting experiences in a paced way and reduce how strongly those memories affect daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the conversation. The therapist will work with clients to decide which techniques make the most sense based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For people who prefer fewer visual demands, some therapists use phone check-ins which require less bandwidth. Ask about available formats and how they match your daily routine before you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include midlife concerns, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and family of origin matters.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and conversational. The work centers on identifying immediate concerns and practicing skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience, including roles in schools and private practice. That long experience informs a pragmatic problem-solving approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. Her practice location is listed as Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.