Marianne Costales-Roman

Marianne Costales-Roman is a licensed social worker with 27 years of clinical experience in Illinois. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and grief. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family issues, parenting strains, LGBTQ concerns, and major life changes.

Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on clear goals and everyday skills. Sessions include talking through feelings, learning tools to manage strong emotions, and practicing communication skills to improve relationships.

Marianne uses a mix of proven therapeutic approaches tailored to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. This blend helps with mood, coping, and relational patterns.

She pays attention to culture, identity, and context. Marianne aims to create an affirming space for diverse backgrounds and LGBTQ experiences. She emphasizes strengths and small, workable changes that fit daily life.

Clients can expect collaborative work that balances support with practical steps. Marianne helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try new ways of responding, and build more satisfying connections. The focus is on manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Marianne often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and shifting long-standing patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and it is often used for mood, anxiety, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marianne will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit their situation. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted to match what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs, since formats are provided by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people meet with a licensed professional who understands cultural and identity concerns without needing to change routines. Discuss format preferences during the initial match so sessions can be arranged to suit your daily life.