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Marilyn Morris

2835 M Sheffield Avenue Suite 230,IL

Summary

Dynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience in private practice and the Illinois Department of Mental Health. Expert in assessing client needs and developing personalized treatment plans, fostering strong therapeutic relationships. Skilled in both short-term and long-term therapy, utilizing mindfulness techniques to enhance self-awareness and coping strategies for improved mental health outcomes.

Professional therapist prepared for this role with significant experience in providing therapeutic support and counseling. Expertise in cognitive-behavioral techniques, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for reliability and flexibility while fostering positive client relationships.

Overview

1981
1981
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

Private Practice

Currently I’m in private practice. I see individuals and couples. Adolescents and adults I work with a wide variety of issues. Including

Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship problems, grief and loss, adjustment disorders.

Social Worker

Illinois Department of Mental Health
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological functioning, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Intake Worker

Chicago Read Mental Health Center
06.1975 - 10.1980

assessed. Patients who were brought to the intake department of this state mental hospital to assess whether they needed to be admitted or referred out.

Crisis intervention on the phone.

Education

MA Social Work - Clinical Social Work

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.1969

Sociology/Psychology

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
06.1967

Skills

    I am skilled at assessing clients and determining what kinds of help they need

    I am good at forming relationships with clients

    I am trained in short term abd longer term therapy

Timeline

Intake Worker

Chicago Read Mental Health Center
06.1975 - 10.1980

Psychotherapist

Private Practice

Social Worker

Illinois Department of Mental Health

MA Social Work - Clinical Social Work

University of Chicago

Sociology/Psychology

Roosevelt University
Marilyn Morris