- Stress management
- Anger work
- Addictions help
About Kristina
Kristina Marquez is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of practice as an LCSW. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sessions also address self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
She approaches conversations with respect and sensitivity. Kristina adapts how she talks and plans work to fit what each person brings. She aims to help people build practical skills for everyday problems rather than offering quick fixes.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and steps clients can use between meetings. That might include simple ways to manage strong emotions, routines to reduce anxiety, or short practices to support motivation and confidence. The tone is direct and practical, with room to talk through what led to current struggles.
Kristina has worked with people facing relationship stress, parenting strain, caregiving burden, grief, and career challenges. She also helps those who are navigating adoption or foster care related concerns, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues. Her work includes support for people coping with bipolar disorder and depression.
People who find her approach useful are those who want straightforward talk, clear steps, and support making changes over time. To start, the site’s matching process asks a few questions and then schedules a first session where Kristina and the person set priorities.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on learning skills to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. That kind of work teaches straightforward strategies for noticing triggers, slowing down automatic responses, and practicing different reactions over time.Another approach emphasizes building routine habits and small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These steps are concrete - short exercises, tracking patterns, and setting achievable tasks between meetings to test what helps in daily life.
Choosing the right methods is a collaborative process. Kristina will work with each person to identify goals and test which techniques fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts plans based on what is and isn’t working so clients can try practical tools without committing to a single path up front.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping progress steady when life is hectic. If you want to proceed, confirm the current session options before booking and use the site’s matching questionnaire to schedule an initial appointment. Licensed professionals can then set a plan that matches your goals and daily routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationships, and coping with life changes. Anger is listed among the issues she helps people with.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused with direct conversation and concrete steps to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds an LCSW credential and has five years of experience as an LCSW in Illinois.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.