Marilyn Verbiscer , LMFT

Marilyn Verbiscer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than two decades of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Studies from Purdue University, and she holds several professional recognitions including Clinical Fellow status with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Certified Gottman Seven Principles Leader, and Board Certified TeleMental Health Professional (BC-TMH). The LMFT credential indicates specialized training in working with couples, families, and individuals on relationship and family dynamics, while BC-TMH reflects advanced training in delivering therapy remotely.

Throughout her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns - relationship difficulties including infidelity and communication problems, premarital counseling, divorce and separation, blended family challenges, parenting and family-of-origin issues, mood disorders such as depression and seasonal affective disorder, anxiety and stress, grief, anger, intimacy and sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbances, self-esteem challenges, and smoking or vaping cessation. She has published and presented on topics such as infidelity, tele-mental health, clinical supervision, tele-supervision, and clinical documentation, and she has taught psychology courses at Purdue University and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Marilyn typically prefers weekly live video sessions because she finds that therapy progresses more quickly with that format; video sessions are commonly 30 to 45 minutes in length. She checks messages Monday through Friday during standard business hours and aims to respond within 24 hours on weekdays, though she may take longer when attending to other clients or professional responsibilities. Currently she is not accepting new clients. She prefers to arrange appointments directly with clients and looks forward to supporting individuals, couples, and families when openings become available.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Marilyn Verbiscer

Marilyn Verbiscer integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values to guide meaningful action - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to shift them - it is commonly applied to depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood-related concerns. She also brings Gottman Method principles to couple work, offering structured ways to improve communication, rebuild trust after infidelity, and strengthen emotional connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Marilyn works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She explains options, invites feedback, and adapts methods as therapy evolves so the plan reflects the client's priorities.

Online therapy with Marilyn 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 maintain continuity of care during busy weeks, to access help from home, and to choose the format that feels most effective for work on relationships, grief, mood, stress, sleep, parenting, and other concerns that she addresses.