- CBT and DBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Marguerite
Marguerite Elkins is a Tennessee licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also lists support for ADHD and related challenges.
In sessions she draws on several practical methods to help clients manage symptoms and regain steadier daily functioning. Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, EMDR for processing trauma memories, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and track progress.
Marguerite frames therapy as a process of working through symptoms and building skills. She may include body-focused or somatic tools when appropriate for stress and trauma. The work often includes concrete exercises, skill practice between sessions, and reviewing what leads to setbacks.
Her background centers on long-term clinical practice with people affected by trauma, mood disorders, panic, and issues tied to family of origin and attachment. She also lists experience with first responder and veteran concerns, chronic illness, and recovery from domestic or sexual violence.
Sessions are conducted in English and Marguerite practices in Tennessee as an LMFT. The profile indicates therapy blends evidence-informed approaches with faith-informed perspectives for those who request that element. If a prospective client wants to begin, they can follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavior experiments that a client can practice between meetings.DBT skills teach concrete strategies for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Delivered remotely, these skills can be practiced in-session and then tested in everyday situations, with follow-up discussion about what worked and what did not.
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories. In an online setting, the therapist guides the client through structured processing and checks in frequently to monitor reactions and pacing.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day, then try methods that fit the person's needs. This may involve starting with skills-based work and adding trauma-processing techniques when appropriate.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since the profile does not list particular delivery options. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around daily life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and let a person join sessions from a quieter space. The therapist will help match the format and pace of work to what fits a client's routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues like panic and post-traumatic stress.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to build skills and address distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with mood, trauma-related, and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the site's terms.
What should I do to begin?
Use the site's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided process.