Kristina Marquez , LCSW

Kristina Marquez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs.

Kristina emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work, and she approaches care with a strengths-oriented perspective that helps clients build confidence and practical coping skills. Her practice focuses on meeting clients where they are, supporting them through life transitions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a range of emotional difficulties.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Kristina holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and indicates advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice in Illinois (IL LCSW 149018362).

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Kristina uses evidence-based, practical techniques that focus on building coping skills and improving day-to-day functioning. She employs skills-based interventions that teach concrete strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms, helping clients develop tools they can use between sessions. She also integrates trauma-informed approaches to address trauma and abuse, prioritizing stabilization, safety, and paced processing to reduce distress and improve resilience. In addition, Kristina draws on client-centered, strengths-based work to bolster self-esteem, motivation, and life-direction, helping clients identify values and small steps toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristina collaborates with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the plan as progress unfolds and invites client feedback to keep treatment aligned with their priorities.

Online therapy with Kristina is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals from familiar settings.