Marguerite Elkins, LMFT

Therapist blending trauma work and practical skills

About Marguerite

Marguerite Elkins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, anger, and stress. She also supports those coping with life changes, ADHD, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

Her approach combines practical tools with steady support so people can manage symptoms and move forward. She uses short-term strategies and longer-term work depending on the situation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often used to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of her work for processing traumatic memories. Mindfulness practices are introduced to improve present-moment focus and reduce reactivity.

Solution-Focused techniques help set clear, achievable goals and track progress. Marguerite draws on 15 years of clinical experience in Tennessee and works from a practical, faith-aware perspective when clients want that included.

She blends structured exercises with listening and problem-solving. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are revisited as needs change. She offers several remote session formats to fit different schedules.

The emphasis is on tools that can be used between meetings to handle daily challenges and build resilience.

Approaches you can use online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation by giving clear tools to practice between sessions.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. It involves guided processing and can be adapted for video sessions when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and personal preferences to decide which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and mirror a traditional session. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging give options for brief check-ins, homework feedback, or ongoing support between scheduled meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes among other related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines practical skills training with trauma-focused processing. Sessions include goal setting, skill practice, and discussion tailored to each person's needs.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and integrates several approaches to match each client's situation and goals.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Tennessee LMFT and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Tennessee
Languages: English