Marilyn Traynor, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 40 years in practice
Marilyn Traynor brings four decades of clinical practice to her work in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149006091 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1700546918 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
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About Marilyn
Marilyn Traynor brings four decades of clinical practice to her work in Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people navigate depression, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at people who want practical help and honest conversation.
She focuses on adults facing midlife and later-life challenges, including caregiver stress and chronic health concerns. Sessions often include talking through feelings, finding daily strategies to manage mood, and identifying strengths to rely on during change.
Background and approach
She also supports people coping with relationship strain, work stress, and problems with self-esteem. Marilyn uses several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of each person. She draws on methods that help people notice patterns of thought, build workable coping skills, and strengthen emotional bonds.
Her work is collaborative and paced to each client's comfort level. People come to her when they need steady guidance through grief, addiction concerns, or identity shifts that follow divorce, retirement, or health changes. She pays attention to practical life details alongside deeper emotional wounds.
That mix helps clients make small, sustainable changes. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client, reduce painful reactions, and build everyday routines that support wellbeing. Marilyn frames therapy as a partnership where real-life problems get clearer and more manageable over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marilyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Marilyn names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when someone feels stuck in anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that worsen mood and teaching concrete skills to change reactions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier emotional connections and sense of safety in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, life context, and preferences, and then recommend one or a mix of methods. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually feels helpful in day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Video calls let therapists see nonverbal cues and hold fuller conversations, while phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or periods of travel.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Marilyn address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction issues, relationship and family problems, coping with life changes, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. She focuses on practical strategies, emotional exploration, and building coping skills in a collaborative way.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults in Illinois and brings long-term practice to her sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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