Marilyn Balke-Lowry, LPC

Marilyn Balke-Lowry is a licensed professional counselor with 40 years of experience. She welcomes adults and teens who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, life changes, or relationship strain. Her language is direct and calm, aimed at people who want practical help and clearer next steps.

She draws on long experience in schools and private practice to help clients talk through what matters most. Sessions focus on identifying immediate concerns, building coping skills, and improving self-esteem and motivation. Marilyn encourages honest conversation about trauma, abuse, and the ways past hurts shape present choices.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to share their thoughts and feelings. The therapist works with each person at their own pace and helps set realistic goals for change. She pays attention to how stress, chronic illness, and aging affect daily life and decision making.

Marilyn aims to make therapy practical and understandable. She helps people untangle communication problems, codependency, and family of origin issues. For those facing divorce, midlife questions, or shifts in purpose, she offers steady support and straightforward strategies.

If you are ready to start, the process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling step. The focus is on what you want to change and how to build small, workable steps toward those goals.

How evidence-based techniques translate to remote care

Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is problem-focused work that helps identify stressors, break them into manageable parts, and build coping strategies to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. This approach is useful for people dealing with chronic pain, life transitions, or persistent worry.

Another commonly used approach is skills-oriented work on communication and self-esteem. Sessions practice ways to express needs, set boundaries, and challenge self-critical thinking, which can help with relationship strain and codependency concerns. These techniques emphasize concrete skills that clients can try between meetings.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they adjust methods over time so the plan fits your needs and pace.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit into busy days, reduce travel, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling to match school, work, or caregiving demands.