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Marianne Costales-Roman, LCSW

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Marianne

Marianne Costales-Roman is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She offers an affirming, culturally aware practice that pays attention to identity, communication patterns, and the particular pressures that arise in work and family life. Her work often focuses on building self-compassion, improving interpersonal connection, and strengthening coping strategies during life transitions.

Using a collaborative, person-centered stance, Marianne draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to meet each client where they are. She supports clients through grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting and blended-family issues, and challenges like burnout and compassion fatigue.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she brings sensitivity to multicultural and intersectional experiences while helping people clarify goals and develop practical skills. Marianne’s practice includes attention to body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar and mood concerns, and relational patterns rooted in family of origin.

She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to accommodate varied schedules and needs. Her LCSW credential reflects long-standing clinical training and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marianne uses evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports living in line with personal values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then practicing new skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marianne will work together with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the person's needs and evolving circumstances.

Online therapy with Marianne is offered in flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which helps accommodate busy schedules, work commitments, and varied time zones. These options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals while tailoring session frequency and format to what works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marianne commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and a wide range of other concerns such as eating and sleeping problems and compassion fatigue.
What is Marianne's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing cultural responsiveness and building self-compassion while teaching practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marianne has 27 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, relationship struggles, and complex emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149012137 and practices from that state.
Does Marianne provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients as part of her practice.
Which session formats are available with Marianne?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish

What Marianne can help with

Marianne Costales-Roman works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, parenting issues, anger management, and depression.

Marianne works with individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges.

Marianne works with diverse communities and depression.

How Marianne approaches therapy

Marianne's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Marianne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 27 years of clinical experience.