Kristina Marquez, LCSW

Kristina Marquez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois. She uses her LCSW credential and five years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns. She frames therapy as a practical partnership aimed at clearer goals and better day-to-day coping. Her approach is warm and respectful. She listens first, then works with each person to shape short-term steps and longer-term plans. Conversations focus on motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and dealing with past trauma or abuse in ways that feel manageable. Kristina helps people address relationship and family concerns by focusing on communication and problem-solving. She also supports those navigating grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and life transitions. She pays attention to issues that often overlap, like career pressure, anger, and questions about life purpose. When addictions or bipolar symptoms affect daily life, she helps clients find practical strategies to reduce harm and build routines that stabilize mood and functioning. For survivors of sexual assault or abuse, Kristina offers steady, paced support that prioritizes the person’s control and choices. People who want to try coaching-style work will find a similar emphasis on concrete goals and action steps. She encourages small, achievable changes and checks progress often so plans stay relevant.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Kristina lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as part of her practice. Two common evidence-based approaches include cognitive techniques that help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical replacement thoughts to reduce anxiety or low mood. Another approach focuses on behavioral strategies that build routines, coping skills, and gradual exposure to things that have become stressful or avoided. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It can also allow shorter or more frequent sessions when that better matches a person’s routine. Talk with the therapist while booking to find session lengths and timing that match your schedule and goals.