Marilyn Priebe

Marilyn Priebe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of professional experience in Louisiana. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, parenting challenges, and issues around self-esteem. Marilyn emphasizes the strengths people already bring and encourages gentle steps forward when things feel overwhelming.

She believes the person in the room knows their story best. Marilyn asks questions, listens closely, and helps clients name what matters to them. Sessions aim to build practical skills, reduce distressing symptoms, and clarify next steps that fit each person’s life.

Over three decades of work have given her broad experience across many concerns, including aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related stress, codependency, and coping after disasters. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and end-of-life worries related to hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Marilyn’s approach is straightforward and grounded. She focuses on what can help now while also addressing longer-term patterns that keep problems returning. Conversations may include coping tools, ways to manage panic or phobias, and strategies for navigating grief.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Louisiana practice. She encourages people to take the first small step by completing the initial matching questionnaire and scheduling a session when ready.

Approach to evidence-based care and online therapy

Marilyn works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes learning coping and relaxation skills to reduce anxiety and panic; these techniques teach short exercises people can use when stress spikes. Another approach addresses grief and loss through structured conversation and meaning-making, helping people name emotions and find ways to carry on when facing bereavement or end-of-life concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marilyn listens to each person’s goals and life situation, then suggests techniques that match those needs. She adjusts methods over time based on what is or isn’t helping, so the plan evolves with the person.

Session options are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and support check-ins during a break at work. It can also reduce the need to be on camera or lower bandwidth demands, depending on the format chosen. Licensed professionals like Marilyn aim to help clients build skills and move toward clearer next steps, whether sessions happen in person or online.