- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Marguerite
Marguerite Elkins is a Tennessee licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, ADHD, and related concerns. Her practice notes family of origin issues and attachment concerns as part of the work she does.
She offers practical, talk-based sessions that focus on current problems and patterns that trace back to earlier family roles and expectations. Sessions often include techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. She also uses EMDR and mindfulness-based methods where appropriate.
Her approach blends short-term problem solving with deeper processing when needed. That can mean learning new coping skills one week and addressing painful memories another. She may use structured exercises, attention to bodily responses, and repeated practice between sessions.
Marguerite also integrates clients' spiritual concerns when those matters are important to them. She lists solution-focused work alongside somatic and mindfulness practices, so sessions can shift between talking, skills practice, and body-centered techniques.
People often come to her wanting clearer boundaries, relief from recurring mood swings, or help understanding how family patterns influence current relationships. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How her methods translate to online work
Many of the approaches she uses translate into straightforward online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; online sessions can include worksheets, practice exercises, and between-session homework to help change patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills; those skills can be taught in session and rehearsed afterwards to manage strong feelings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process distressing memories through guided attention and bilateral stimulation; parts of EMDR can be adapted to a talk or visually guided format in remote sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will discuss symptoms, goals, and preferences and recommend which approaches to try first. That decision can shift over time as progress and practical needs become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or sessions that don't require travel. It can also allow for using digital worksheets, paced skill practice, and flexible scheduling to help integrate what is learned into daily routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, ADHD and related concerns including family of origin issues and attachment matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions combine practical skill teaching with deeper processing when needed, using talk, exercises, and body-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on the selected plan.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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