Marianne Costales-Roman, LCSW
Licensed LCSW supporting healing and growth
- 27 years experience
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Affirming LGBT care
About Marianne Costales-Roman
Marianne Costales-Roman is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience supporting people through difficult transitions and emotional challenges. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she draws on long experience helping clients manage depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles while honoring each person’s cultural background and identity.
Her practice emphasizes affirming, culturally responsive care for diverse communities, including LGBTQ and multicultural clients, and she works with individuals and families across life stages such as young adulthood, midlife transitions, pregnancy, and parenting. Marianne focuses on strengths and resilience while addressing issues like self-esteem, communication, intimacy, career concerns, caregiving stress, and eating or sleeping difficulties.
She integrates client-centered methods with evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate abandonment and attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care matters, and the effects of trauma and dissociation. Fluent in English and Spanish, Marianne provides compassionate guidance for those facing life changes, relationship conflict, or the need for personal growth, always centering the client’s goals and lived experience.
Her practice emphasizes affirming, culturally responsive care for diverse communities, including LGBTQ and multicultural clients, and she works with individuals and families across life stages such as young adulthood, midlife transitions, pregnancy, and parenting. Marianne focuses on strengths and resilience while addressing issues like self-esteem, communication, intimacy, career concerns, caregiving stress, and eating or sleeping difficulties.
She integrates client-centered methods with evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate abandonment and attachment challenges, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care matters, and the effects of trauma and dissociation. Fluent in English and Spanish, Marianne provides compassionate guidance for those facing life changes, relationship conflict, or the need for personal growth, always centering the client’s goals and lived experience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marianne Costales-Roman have?
Marianne Costales-Roman has 27 years of clinical experience.
Is Marianne Costales-Roman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are IL LCSW 149012137.
In which languages does Marianne Costales-Roman provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English and Spanish.
Where is Marianne Costales-Roman located?
Marianne Costales-Roman is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Marianne Costales-Roman as my therapist?
You can work with Marianne Costales-Roman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marianne Costales-Roman work with international clients?
Yes, Marianne Costales-Roman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marianne Costales-Roman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care
Marianne integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth, which is valuable for relationship concerns, identity issues, and building self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it is often applied to depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marianne collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to ensure a good match between treatment style and client needs.
Online therapy with Marianne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to licensed professionals. These options allow therapy to fit into busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and support continuity of care across locations.
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