Marjorie "Marj" Melchreit, LISW

Marjorie "Marj" Melchreit is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 32 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and major life changes. Marj uses a warm, individual-centered approach and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She helps with relationship strain, communication problems, intimacy concerns, career transitions, and self-esteem. Marj also supports people facing caregiving stress, cancer-related challenges, body image concerns, and issues tied to adoption and family of origin. Her work includes supporting LGBT clients and those dealing with trauma and compassion fatigue.

Marj blends client-centered methods with structured tools like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused strategies. She also draws on mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients clarify goals and change habits. Sessions tend to focus on small, achievable actions and clearer communication skills.

Her practice emphasizes listening first, then building a plan together. Clients can expect straightforward discussion, skill practice, and regular review of progress. Marj aims to help people build coping skills they can use between sessions.

Marj practices in Ohio as an LISW. She offers guidance tailored to each person's situation and encourages people to pace change in a way that fits their life.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding a person’s perspective, and letting the client set the pace. It helps when someone needs a compassionate space to sort feelings and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It often uses concrete exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with stress, rumination, and coping with health-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those goals. Plans are adjusted based on what helps in real life, so clients stay involved in choosing techniques.

Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the environments where they live and work, making gradual changes more practical.