Marilyn Balke-Lowry welcomes adults seeking steady, practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
01About Marilyn
Marilyn Balke-Lowry welcomes adults seeking steady, practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She has four decades of experience and aims to make the first steps toward therapy feel manageable. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate for people who want clear support.
She creates a calm space where clients can say what they are feeling. Conversations focus on understanding what is happening now and finding small, useful ways to cope.
Background and approach
Marilyn emphasizes real-world strategies that fit each person's daily life. Over 40 years she has worked in schools and in independent practice. That background has given her a wide view of common life challenges and practical ways to handle them.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions and track progress. She helps people talk through relationship difficulties, rebuild self-confidence, and manage anxiety so daily routines feel easier. For those facing chronic illness, aging concerns, or family-of-origin issues, she looks at how current patterns began and what can change now.
Her style is patient, steady, and focused on usable tools. Starting therapy with Marilyn begins with a simple matching and scheduling step. She recognizes that beginning can take courage and offers clear guidance on what to expect in early sessions.
The goal is to develop plans that are realistic and helpful for the person in front of her.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 2349 · expires May 2028
- NPI
- 1760687115 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marilyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Marilyn uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and practical strategies - it teaches ways to reduce worry, improve sleep, and respond to tense moments with calmer thinking. Another approach looks at past relationship patterns and attachment styles to understand current difficulties and change unhelpful habits that interfere with connection.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. Marilyn will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The emphasis is on finding approaches that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people keep face-to-face conversation when it helps, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed, and messaging suits brief updates or ongoing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, manage appointments from different locations in Texas, and keep momentum between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Marilyn commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like grief over midlife transitions and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, aimed at understanding current problems and finding doable coping strategies that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
Marilyn has 40 years of professional experience, including work in schools and in independent practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marilyn?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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