Marilyn Priebe, LCSW

Marilyn Priebe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 30 years of professional experience. She has focused much of her work on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, drawing on a long career to offer steady guidance and practical support.

Marilyn views each person as the expert on their own story and seeks to build on the strengths clients already possess. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for the client perspective, helping people identify resources and strategies to address the issues that challenge them. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage and honors that decision, offering encouragement to those who begin the process.

With decades of experience, Marilyn aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore concerns, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful change. As an LCSW, she brings years of clinical practice and a commitment to helping people navigate life’s difficult moments.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy

Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical, measurable steps to reduce distress and build coping skills. One common element is a skills-focused approach that teaches concrete strategies for managing stress and anxiety, such as techniques for reducing overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning. These methods are helpful for people facing persistent worry, panic, or difficulty coping with life changes.

Another component emphasizes exploring personal strengths and life patterns to foster insight and resilience. This collaborative work helps clients understand how past experiences and current relationships influence their emotional responses and supports the development of healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. It can be useful for grief, relationship concerns, and recovery from difficult experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marilyn works together with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors care in collaboration with the person seeking support.

Online therapy offers practical benefits, including flexible scheduling and access from home or other convenient locations. Sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their lifestyle and comfort level while maintaining consistency in care.