- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR processing
About Marguerite
Marguerite Elkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, anger, self-esteem struggles, life changes, and ADHD. Sessions use straightforward talk and active methods to help people manage strong emotions and difficult memories.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for managing intense emotions and building coping skills. EMDR is part of the toolkit for processing traumatic memories.
Marguerite also incorporates mindfulness techniques and solution-focused work to identify practical steps people can try between sessions. She describes therapy as collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what is useful in daily life. Religious faith is mentioned in her background and can be included when clients want it.
Clients can expect direct conversation, skills practice, and specific exercises. She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to adjust methods based on what helps a person manage anger, reduce anxiety, or recover from trauma. The focus is on learning tools that make stressful moments easier to navigate.
Marguerite practices in Tennessee and offers services in English. Sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and the process for starting involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Marguerite uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT sessions focus on specific problems and practical exercises that you can use between meetings to change patterns of anger and worry.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style work is hands-on and skills oriented, which adapts well to remote sessions when people want concrete tools to manage intense feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will review your goals, symptoms, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. That choice can change as needs evolve, and she aims to make it a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many clients appreciate online work because it can fit around daily obligations, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about timing and the types of session structure that fit your schedule.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, built-up resentment, and stress-related irritability. Anger is listed among the primary concerns she supports.
What is her therapeutic style with anger?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as DBT for emotion regulation and CBT for changing unhelpful thoughts. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and action steps to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Tennessee and practicing in that state.
Can I see her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.